The passing of Kate Spade reminds us, "Being successful and wealthy doesn't exempt you from depression," says one netizen.
It is a sad day for the fashion world as American fashion designer Kate Spade was found lifeless in her Manhattan apartment on Tuesday morning, June 5, U.S. time.
I am heartbroken about the news of Kate Spade. I have worn her clothes many, many times. They were colorful, bold, cheerful, and encouraged women to find the twinkly person inside them. You couldn’t walk into her boutiques and not smile. Rest In Peace, Kate.
Rest In Peace, Kate Spade, and thank you for the beauty you brought to this world via your colorful clothes, purses, bags and shoes. I am and will always be a fan.
The death of the famed designer has also sparked renewed conversation online among professionals, celebrities, and netizens about mental health awareness.
Very saddened to hear about the passing of Kate Spade. Mental illness does not discriminate and can happen to anyone with any circumstances. I hope she has found peace
And if you struggle with mental illness, know you aren’t alone. There is power in asking for help. The more we talk about it, the more change we can see. Life is worth living and you are worth every second of it.
Incredibly saddened by Kate Spade’s tragic suicide at only 55. Depression is a life threatening illness just like heart disease, cancer, or sepsis. There should be no stigma about mental health—only treatment, awareness, and compassion.
Designer Kate Spade took her own life today. She left behind a billion dollar brand and a net worth of 200 million. Let this remind us that money can’t buy happiness and depression doesn’t discriminate. Be kind & love one another. Everyone’s fighting a battle that you cannot see.
The passing of Kate Spade is very sad. Depression does not care how much money you have, where you live, your education, how many friends you have etc. Mental health issues of all kinds are serious and Depression is truely awful. Rest In Peace.
— DrewW/Pup Gavel???? (@aBOLDcupofdrew) June 6, 2018
Saddened to hear the news of Kate Spade’s passing. Seeing lots of messages from people saying what might have been wrong in her life. But depression doesn’t work like that. There doesn’t have to be anything wrong to feel like everything is wrong. ♠?♥?
I overheard a woman earlier saying "Nasa kanya na lahat, gawin pa niya yun, parang kay Whitney Houston lang gud." and I'm assuming she's talking about Kate Spade's suicide.
Wrong ka dun, Mumsh. Being successful and wealthy doesn't exempt you from depression.
To the person feeling lonely, hopeless, exhausted, overwhelmed or sad- you are not alone. We’re all working through this magnificently messy thing called life - together. Please keep going and know you are loved. #katespadepic.twitter.com/9cJZLDQ0xX
RIP Kate Spade, we often think people with wealth and fame can’t or shouldn’t have mental health issues especially depression.
You don’t know what a person is going through, be kind with your words. Don’t hide behind the anonymity of the keyboard.
Be humane for God’s sake!
— Abidemi Babatunde?? (@bibilamour04) June 6, 2018
In a 2017 report, the World Health Organization (WHO) said “close to 800,000 people” take their own lives every year. It is also reported to be the second leading cause of death among 15 to 29 years old.
In the Philippines, a 2011 study by professionals Maria Theresa Redaniel, May Antonnette Lebana-Dalida, and David Gunnell reported that suicide rates significantly rose "from 0.23 to 3.59 per 100,000 between 1984 and 2005 in males and from 0.12 to 1.09 per 100,000 in females."
The data on suicide ideation and suicide attempts among Filipino adolescents should also be of concern.
A 2017 study by Mark Quintos of University of the Philippines Los Baños further supported this, citing that “roughly one in every ten Filipino youth aged 15 to 27 have thought of ending their life through suicide before,” and one in every 20 pushes through with an actual attempt.
Suicidal ideation, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, "refers to thinking about, considering, or planning suicide."
The death of Kate Spade is sad news and once agan reminds us to be more mindful about how we treat each other, to become more sensitive to the people around us, and be kinder to one another.
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