Ashley Judd and Aloe Blacc spoke candidly about their experiences with suicide at the White House on Tuesday. Judd shared her mother Naomi Judd’s struggles with mental illness and suicide, while Blacc spoke about the loss of his collaborator Avicii. Both emphasized the importance of showing support for individuals struggling with suicidal ideation and encouraged reaching out with love and joy.
The Biden administration recently unveiled a national strategy to prevent suicide, with support from actor Ashley Judd and singer-songwriter Aloe Blacc, both of whom have lost loved ones to the tragedy. Judd shared her personal experience with her mother’s untreated mental illness, which led to her suicide. She emphasized the importance of recognizing and treating mental health issues to prevent such events. Blacc suggested offering moments of joy and reminding individuals of their inner light. The new strategy aims to reduce suicide rates in the United States, where approximately 132 people take their own lives daily.
