Jene Lim

It’s distressing to see that suicide rates has increased in 2022, with nearly a quarter from youths 10-29 years old. There’s also increase amongst elderlies as well. As we try to understand the implications from these statistics, the news of Coco Lee’s suicide broke out yesterday as well.  My immediate reflection from this is that no one is immune from depression, not the young , the old or the rich and famous.  In our own way, I think this is perhaps what we can do  💞 Reach out and connect with those we care for or those who don’t look like they are doing well. Without speaking regularly, we may not know what demons they are facing and cannot help them. And some may have high functioning depression (i.e. they are high achievers) where it’s not obvious as well.  🧘‍♀️Be aware of our own mental state as well. Understand why we are feeling what we are feeling and know that it’s okay not to be okay.  🆘 Seek professional help. Speak to a trained mental health prof...