ITALY A 19-year-old girl from Italy suffered from anorexia and untreated depression. Her mental state deteriorated significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, driving the girl to suicide.
She jumped out of the window of her room, which was about 20 metres above the ground. It is difficult to say whether this was her intention, but she landed on the railing, which pierced her head and left her hanging.
A casual witness to her suicide, a police examination of the scene and a forensic autopsy ruled out extraneous culpability. No suicide note was found in her room, but several text messages to her friends were found on her cell phone, where the girl complained of deep depression.
If you’re thinking about suicide, please stop and recognize that your pain is not permanent, but this step would be. It may feel like there’s no other way, but there is hope, even if it’s hard to see right now. Your feelings are temporary, and with help, they can pass.
Talking about what you're going through might feel difficult, but it’s the first step toward healing. Don’t turn away from the people who want to support you. Life can offer more than what you're feeling right now, and the pain doesn't have to last forever. You deserve help, and it’s available.
If you need immediate help, please contact a helpline.
