“No other celebrity death has hit me quite the same way.”

"I sat in utter disbelief, staring at CNN headlines, saying Robin Williams was dead. I just kept waiting for him to pop out and say it was a joke. Even still, I can't wrap my head around it. It just doesn't seem real. He was so full of life and energy. Some of the funniest people are suffering with the most horrible pain, and they'd never let anyone know it."

"We never know what someone is facing behind the scenes, but Robin was the last person I ever thought of in the same sentence as suicide."

The National Alliance on Mental Illness helpline provides information and referral services. You can call them at 1-800-950-6264, or text ‘HOME’ or ‘HOLA’ to 741741 to speak with a volunteer. GoodTherapy.org is an association of mental health professionals from more than 25 countries who support efforts to reduce harm in therapy.

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, you can call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) and find more resources here.

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