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Society fails to address the root causes of suicide from "summary" of 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher
It's easy to point fingers and assign blame when someone takes their own life. We search for reasons, for someone or something to hold responsible. But what if the real issue is something deeper, something that society fails to acknowledge or address?We live in a world where mental health is still stigmatized, where seeking help is seen as a sign of weakness. We are told to "suck it up" and "get over it", without recognizing the pain and suffering that lies beneath the surface. The root causes of suicide are often complex and multifaceted, stemming from a combination of personal struggles, societal pressures, and systemic failures. In "13 Reasons Why", we see how Hannah's suicide is a culmination of various factors that go unaddressed by those around her. Her cries for help are dismissed or ignored, leaving her feeling isolated and hopeless. The people in her life fail to see the signs, to truly listen and understand her pain. The school environment plays a significant role in Hannah's...
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