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Originally Posted by kunkstyle
That was mentioned in the CBC article as well however I disagree.
Do you honestly think in this specific scenario access to mental professionals would help? I don't think these suicides are exactly due to mental issues or clinical depression. Certainly not saying it's the correct action, but drowning in debt with no job options isn't exactly solved by talking it out or going on meds.
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I'm going to jump on with a few others here, because it's important that this post is highlighted for how representational it is of the complete lack of knowledge and awareness surrounding mental health.
You are wrong. Suicides are ALWAYS due to mental issues or clinical depression. Mentally healthy people do not commit suicide. If they did, the suicide rate would be a lot higher. What these people are going through in their lives isn't unique or extremely dire. It's bad, but countless people in and out of Alberta deal with bad EVERY day. Serious thoughts of suicide are a key indicator of mental illness or depression.
One of the best things people with a mental illness can receive is "talking it out," whether that be through a professional or someone close to them. The thought process is often skewed in some way, and even having someone to talk through your issues and help you re-align your process has proven to be immensely helpful.
Right now the wait time to see a psychiatrist is 6+ months, but there is always access to emergency services and cost friendly services. As a province, we need to increase that availability and be loud about mental health so that sentiments like yours aren't shared by people in need. They need to know that talking does help.