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<\/figure><\/li><\/ul>SHUSHANT SINGH RAJPUT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Sushant Singh Rajput, 34,<\/strong> was an Indian actor, dancer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He was\nreportedly suffering from depression and is believed to\nhave taken his own life. Sushant Singh Rajput\u2019s\ntragic demise has not only left his family, friends, and fans in a state of\nshock but has shaken Bollywood to its core.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His fans, globally are left angered,\nclaiming that Sushant was not treated fairly in the industry that lead to his depression,\nDharmendra Singh Doel,<\/strong> Actor, Producer and Politician, says \u2018Indian Show\nBusiness is a cruel world and he can imagine the unbearable pain Rajput\nexperienced\u2019 His demise has prompted many\nactors to open-up about navigating the film industry which is infamous for\nfavouring its own and shunning the outsiders who brave through apparent\nbullying within Bollywood circles. Following\nSushant’s shocking demise several film personalities, have opened-up on the\npractice of nepotism<\/strong> in the film industry and how Rajput was pushed to\nthe edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Restricted movement, during\nthe Lockdown from the COVID-19 pandemic, could have also resulted in Rajput sinking\ndeeper into depression. Feeling isolated, alone and trapped with so much pain,\nnot knowing how to manage it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Businessman, Film\nProducer and Philanthropist, Steve Bing and Father of Liz Hurley\u2019s son, took\nhis own life on the 22nd<\/sup> June 2020 by jumping of his 27th<\/sup>\nfloor apartment in Los Angeles. <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/li><\/ul>Steve Bing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Reports suggest\nthat the Bing, 55, took a drastic step to end his life, as he was suffering\nfrom depression because he had no people to talk to due to the coronavirus\nlockdown. <\/strong>Bing was the son of peter\nBing, a doctor and philanthropist who specialised in public health, and\ngrandson of Leo Bing, A New York real estate developer. Steve Bing inherited\nhundreds of millions of dollars from his grandfather when he turned 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mental Health has become a\nsilent killer globally, whereby people are taking drastic steps and ending\ntheir lives because the pain becomes unbearable for them. COVID-19 lockdown has\nhad a massive impact on people with existing mental health disorders, that has\nsadly resulted in suicide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Too often headlines announce\nthe death of a beloved Celebrity or public figures. Even darker so, sometimes\nthe death comes at the person\u2019s own hands. Each one of these famous suicides\nhave a unique personal story behind it, but many of them also have striking and\nsad similarities. Nearly all these celebrity suicides have featured mental\nhealth illness in some form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite outward appearance,\nfamous suicides like these show us that we can never know what another person\nis going through and sometimes not until it is too late. Suicide of famous\npeople show that being successful does not prevent a person from feeling\nunfulfilled or unhappy. The importance of discussing Mental Illness now in\norder to remove the stigma surrounding it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Suicide is a major health\nproblem and the global suicide mortality is increasing each year, especially\nwith young people. Suicide behaviour is intricately connected with Mental\nHealth Disorder and carry an increased risk of suicide ideation, suicide\nattempts, and suicide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is lower risk of\nsuicide behaviour during closely monitored long-term treatment of suicide\npatients, including treatment adherence is an important factor in medical\nsuicide prevention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Depressions is not always in\ndark rooms and crying endlessly. Sometimes it is getting up, going to work, or\nvisiting your friends, smiling all day, then coming home to the quietness of\nyour mind. Encouraging people to break the silence, by talking about their\nchallenges. Let them know that asking for help is strength and they are not\nalone. Remind them that, we are stronger together, and there is always\nHOPE. Let them know that they are loved,\nappreciated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is important for people\nto be kind to others and to show love and respect. Stay connected by a call or\na text message. It is that simple act, that will change a person\u2019s feelings in\nseconds. By staying connected, you will be able to identify the highs and lows\nof a person. Society at large must identify signs of depression and act upon it\nby getting the person professional help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are suffering from mental health issues or know someone who is, contact the support helpline number in your area or go to the local hospital.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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