Email Service Notes 24th September (Eddie)

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There was something incredibly amazing which occurred last week and shocked the entertainment business and even the whole nation. Actor Jiao Renliang committed suicide due to deep depression in the age of only 28, who was a sunny boy most of the time in people’s impression. During the last week, up-to-date news regarding his death dominated different kinds of media and a large portion of information unknown before which was connected with him rose on the internet. A whole bunch of fans of him couldn’t stand his leave and were unwilling to accept the reality. People felt pity for the talented young boy and his sudden death rose people’s awareness of patients with depression. Jiao was not the first public figure who suffered depression. Notables such as Cui Yongyuan and Zhu Dan who were both famous hosts underwent the suffering. Based on what I know, exposure to the public without privacy is among the most significant of factors that give rise to the trend. It proves difficult for celebrities to stand the high pressure that the average joe give them. The tragedy deserves our attention in depressive conditions.

Edit:

China’s entertainment industry and indeed the entire nation was shocked last week when actor Jiao Renliang committed suicide after what appears to have been a lengthy struggle with depression. At the young age of 28, he was perceived by his audiences as a happy, care-free young boy. During the last week, newsflash headlines regarding his death dominated different kinds of media and a large portion of information unknown before which was connected with him made its way to the internet. Many of his fans couldn’t process his passing and were unwilling to accept the reality. People felt pity for the talented young man and his sudden death rose people’s awareness of patients with depression. Jiao was not the first public figure who suffered from depression. Notables such as Cui Yongyuan and Zhu Dan who were both famous hosts went through their own ordeals with depression. Based on what I know, exposure to the public without privacy is among the most significant factors that give rise to the trend. It proves difficult for celebrities to cope with the high pressure of living in the public eye / under the constant scrutiny of the media and the public. This most recent tragedy is another reminder that we should give more of our attention to issues like depression.