By now almost everyone has heard about Fantasia Barrino’s suicide attempt. That’s probably because she has been open and willing to share her story with just about anyone who has asked. Suicide is attempted and completed at an alarming rate in this country, but what makes this attempt different is that people are finally talking about it.

You may empathize with her struggles, you may suspect the publicity is partly due to her newest album release, or maybe you’ve had some of her same thoughts. Any way you slice it, Fantasia has some serious problems she copes with in her life. The important takeaway from this story is that she is getting professional help and working toward recovery with the support of her friends and family.

The list of celebs who have attempted suicide goes on an on, and includes Eminem, Britney Spears, Halle Berry, Mike Tyson and even Princess Diana (among many others). Do you remember any of these people coming forward to talk about their struggles? Suicide is still a somewhat taboo topic that many prefer to keep hush-hush. Thanks to Fantasia, suicide attempt has been a hot topic of conversation recently. And that truly is a step in the right direction.

What do you think about Fantasia’s story? Do you think things have changed, or will people still be hesitant to talk about suicide?