It really is sad that in this day and age, someone in a prominent position such as his would state something so silly and ignorant. Then again, he is known to make shock and awe statements. Maybe he wanted to amaze and wow people with his ignorance or he just needed the attention. I have no way of knowing, but I find these comments disgusting.
Depression and suicide are real concerns. People struggle with this because events in life become too overwhelming to deal with and the chemistry of the brain is changed. Once the changes happen in the brain, the chemicals become unbalanced which leads to depression, anxiety, and other mental issues. To suggest that this is a weakness or someone can just snap their fingers and get over it, involves one of the biggest lies someone can proclaim to the world.
