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The Semicolon, Suicide, And Why You Should Care

Depression is the leading cause of disability across the world and suicide is an unfortunate companion. The internet and world have taken up the symbol of the semicolon as a sign for suicide awareness. In part of a larger movement to end the stigma surrounding mental illness, one blogger takes her experiences and sheds light on the struggle with mental illness that affects so many people globablly. Now more than ever we need to have open minds and open hearts and help end the stigma that prevents so many from seeking help.