Depression

The scene opens to a dimly lit room. A teenager, we’ll call her Sarah, is alone, looking at a piece of rope in her hands. Her face is a mix of desperation and sadness. The weight of her world is too much for her young shoulders to bear.

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Suddenly, her phone buzzes. It’s a message from her friend, who seems to sense that something is wrong. The friend’s message reads, “Hey, you’ve been on my mind. Are you okay?”

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Sarah looks at the message, then back at the rope. She’s at a crossroads, a moment of decision. She starts typing a response but then deletes it. She’s unsure of what to say or do.

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In the end, she decides to reach out. She sends a message back, “I’m not okay.” Her friend immediately responds, urging her to talk to her parents, a counselor, or a trusted adult and provides her with the number of a suicide hotline.

This scenario is a reminder of the importance of reaching out to someone who might be struggling. It’s crucial to encourage open conversations about mental health and let people know that it’s okay to ask for help. If you or someone else is in crisis, it’s important to reach out to a mental health professional or a trusted person in your life.