Mental Health, Robin Williams and Mentoring Troubled Teens
The world collectively mourned when, in August 2014, the news broke of Robin Williams' passing. A comedic titan, an actor of unparalleled versatility, and a man who brought boundless joy to millions, his death by suicide sent shockwaves around the globe. It was a profound, heartbreaking paradox: the brightest star, seemingly brimming with life and laughter, had been battling an insidious darkness within. His tragic departure ripped open a crucial, often-shunned conversation about mental health, particularly the unseen struggles that can plague even the most celebrated among us.