Just a few days after Kate Spade’s death by suicide, we are once again shocked by another prominent figure’s passing due to the same cause. As he is a world traveler and storyteller, Anthony Bourdain’s death was met with deep sadness by people all over the world. The chef and food writer has shared about his battle with depression in the past. Mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorders, as well as anxiety disorders are among the risk factors for suicide. Depression remains to be the leading.
A few days ago, we were struck by the news of fashion designer Kate Spade’s passing. New York Police Department reported that she died as a result of suicide. NYPD sources also conveyed that a suicide note was found on the scene addressed to Spade’s daughter, which said something to the effect of “it’s not your fault.” The world is once again reminded about the somber reality of mental illness and suicide. Over the years, we have seen successful celebrities and public figures are taken over by depression.