Reading – ‘It’s No Longer Dark’: Suicide Attempt Survivors Share Messages Of Hope

ByMikeM Reading Time: 1 minute

“Both Rohman and Miller share the message that most depression is treatable. Though hard to see when in the throes, there is hope.”

This is such an important message. It can be so difficult to see hope when you’re in the midst of depression, but there is always hope, and what you’re dealing with is treatable. It does get better.

‘It’s No Longer Dark’: Suicide Attempt Survivors Share Messages Of Hope

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