Kate Spade’s Tragic Passing

Fashion icon, Kate Spade, passed away June 5, 2018. Her apparent suicide has sparked a national conversation about mental health, possibly because what we saw on the outside didn’t embody the idea of what society deems the typical person who commits suicide. She was a trailblazer in the fashion industry, having the drive and passion to quit a highly sought after job as a fashion editor to build an empire selling her iconic handbags.

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Her husband and business partner, Andy Spade, released a statement regarding her passing.






It goes to show that mental illness doesn’t care what you look like, how much success you achieve, or how much money you acquire; it’s an insidious illness that can affect anyone. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. and there are usually warning signs like talk of feeling hopeless, isolation from friends and family, and loss of interest. If you see any signs of suicide, ask your loved one if they feel depressed or thought about suicide. Don't be afraid to have the conversation. It may be a conversation that saves a life. 

If you or a person you know is in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)