Billy Joel revealed in his upcoming HBO documentary that he attempted suicide twice and fell into a coma following an affair with a friend's wife, which also led to the breakup of his band and a period of deep depression, but he later found a new purpose in channeling his emotions into music. He is currently dealing with health issues related to hydrocephalus and has canceled performances.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Rolling Stone
Billy Joel revealed in a new HBO documentary that he attempted suicide twice, once in a coma, following an affair with his best friend's wife, which led to personal and professional turmoil, but he later channeled his emotions into his music.
Billy Joel revealed in a documentary that he attempted suicide twice due to guilt and depression stemming from an affair with a friend's wife, which deeply affected him emotionally. He was saved both times by friends and later channeled his emotions into music, leading to his recovery and continued success.
Billy Joel revealed in a documentary that he attempted suicide twice and fell into a coma after an affair with his best friend's wife, which led to a period of deep depression and emotional turmoil. He later channeled these experiences into his music and sought help, ultimately finding a path to healing.
An inquest heard that Kirsty Thain, a 36-year-old woman from Wakefield, died after choking on a chip butty at Kendray Hospital in Barnsley while under intensive observation due to previous suicide attempts. She had been detained under the Mental Health Act and had a history of self-harm. The inquest also revealed that she had been given an accidental overdose of medication on the day of her death.
Drew Carey opens up about his struggles with depression, revealing that he attempted suicide twice in his youth as a cry for help. He still occasionally feels the same way but has found solace in the Marines, self-help books, and stand-up comedy. Carey emphasizes that despite his celebrity status and financial stability, he still experiences bad days and depression, highlighting the importance of mental health awareness.
Researchers from the University of Utah have identified 12 DNA variants associated with the risk of attempting suicide. The study also revealed genetic links between suicide attempts and various factors influencing physical and behavioral health, including impulsivity, smoking, chronic pain, ADHD, pulmonary conditions, and heart disease. The research emphasizes the importance of genetic risks in contributing to vulnerability to suicide and highlights the need for diversity in suicide research. The study's findings can help identify patients who require mental health care and pave the way for further research and clinical translation.