Confessions from a survivor of a suicide attempt

Max points: 5 Type: TEDx Talk

This heartfelt talk shares one man's journey through trauma, depression, and a suicide attempt to eventual healing and purpose. It highlights the dangers of stigma, the need for open conversations, and the strength in seeking help, offering hope and awareness for anyone touched by mental health struggles.

Channel: TEDx Duration: 0:14:48

Questions

1. What global statistic about suicide did the speaker share?

500,000 people die by suicide each year 800,000 people die by suicide each year 1 million people die by suicide each year 200,000 people die by suicide each year

2. What family members did the speaker feel offered him love and support during his early years?

His grandparents His siblings His parents His teachers

3. In what year did the speaker attempt suicide in the woods after struggling with depression and a failed marriage?

1984 1999 2010 2005

4. According to the speaker, what is depression described as?

A friend in disguise A necessary phase of life A manipulator and a liar A physical illness only

5. What was the title of the poem the speaker wrote after his first suicide attempt?

Fighting Shadows I Am Enough Lost in Silence I'm Just a Number

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