Baltimore bridge deaths: A tale of missed opportunities and needless loss

On a cold and rainy night in Baltimore, a young woman named Jasmine Clemons walked to the edge of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and jumped to her death. She was just 21 years old.

Jasmine's death was not an isolated incident. In the past year, there have been at least three other suicides on the same bridge. This is a heartbreaking trend that should not be ignored.

There are many factors that can contribute to suicide, but one of the most common is mental illness. In Jasmine's case, she had been struggling with depression for several years. She had sought help from a therapist, but she was not able to get the help she needed.

Jasmine's story is a reminder that we need to do more to help people who are struggling with mental illness. We need to make sure that they have access to affordable and effective treatment. We also need to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness so that people feel comfortable seeking help.

In addition to mental illness, there are other factors that can contribute to suicide, such as poverty, homelessness, and addiction. We need to address these issues as well if we want to prevent suicide.

The death of Jasmine Clemons and the other people who have jumped from the Francis Scott Key Bridge is a tragedy. We need to do more to prevent these senseless deaths from happening again.

• We can support organizations that provide mental health services.
• We can volunteer our time to help people who are struggling.
• We can be more understanding and supportive of people who are struggling with mental illness.
• We can talk to our elected officials about the need for more mental health services.