Thread by @drjenwolkin

A parasocial relationship refers to the connectedness we feel to celebrities or public icons we’ve never met.

It’s MORE than OKAY to feel deep pain when someone inspiring passes.

There is NO shame in grieving someone you knew from afar.

I’m in pain. #Twitch you will be missed.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can also call the network, previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, at 800-273-8255, text HOME to 741741 or visit SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for additional resources.

Suicide is complex. There are many factors that might lead someone to experience suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors.

Sometimes, it’s hard to understand who will die by suicide.

There are risk factors for suicide, but those with no risk factors also die this way, too.

There is a strong link between suicidal behaviours and many mental health conditions, but MANY other factors can be involved.

When someone dies by suicide and it seems to “come out of nowhere” we can’t begin to purport we know what they were going through.

Here’s what I know:

Talking about suicide will not cause someone to die this way.

If you suspect ANYthing, conversations are important.

Conversations about mental health in general are profoundly important and necessary.

TALK about mental health🙏