I deal with several mental illness 24/7 and it's hard for us to truly comprehend the impact our illness has on those around us. This article is a good reminder of that. Robert Gebbia is absolutely correct in saying that depression is not something you can turn off or turn on, it's not as simple as 'pulling yourself up.' It's a real chronic illness that needs treatment, just like heart disease, diabetes, or.... I applaud the Kielys for being open about what's happened to them and their son, and I truly am sorry for their great loss. I know they will always wonder if there is something they could have done to prevent this -- I can tell them -- you did what you could with the information that you had. The ultimate responsibility lies with your son. You did what you could. Believe that.
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