Do you feel wrong or dirty for saying words like depression, self-harm, or suicide? Before depression became a part of our daily language, these were words we avoided. If I said these words it may give someone the idea that they may not have been thinking about to start with, then it would be my fault for saying them. 

In today's conversation, you'll hear where we've come from and how we've grown.

• 5 years ago what were your thoughts, feelings around these taboo words? 
• Knowledge conquers fear and makes these things easier to talk about. 
• Thoughts of suicide and self-harm are not your fault, but they are a coping mechanism for depression. 
• "Talking about suicide or self-harm actually decreases the possibility of that happening. It's the exact opposite of what the taboo is, " Jordan.

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