This is always a huge topic, especially when someone who has a big following messes up.
There have been plenty of controversy this year about mental health presented in the media. From YouTube to television, how sensitive topics are handled is very important. When others see the way mental health is talked about, it sticks. Especially young people who may not have a lot of other views about this discussion yet.
Even if you are not a celebrity, the way you talk about mental health to your friends can change their thinking as well - for better or for worse. Please, remember to be aware of your word choices when talking about mental illness and do your best to not sensationalize or romanticize it.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has a great guide on speaking about suicide in the media that can also be useful in everyday life and for talking about other mental health issues as well.
You can find that here: http://afsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/recommendations.pdf.
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