DDC:-
If you would like an intellectual discourse on the effects of depression and how suicidal tendancies develop please read my posts and discuss.
Firstly – I am male
Secondly – It is irrational to blame suicides on women en mass. The actual reasons are many and varied.
Many of the comments here make me doubt that the commenter has any experience of talking with suicidal or depressed people.
Many people hide depression because of the stigma associated with it (regardless of gender).
Lastly – those people who are selfish and attention seeking tend to attempt suicide and call for help in some way. Those who do so because they are in emotional distress are much more likely to succeed.
PS Dr Helen – your article is well written and raises valid points. It is a pity the discourse is so vitriolic.
