2008 Woodie Awards
Dose of Humor Called For
Claudia Anaya
Issue date: 5/14/08 Section: Features
Suicide is the third leading cause of death of people 15 through 24 years old."More people die from suicide than from homicide each year," said Garb.
Garb spoke of how friends or classmates can help someone that seems depressed or shows signs of depression.
If there is a drop in school performance, work, or if they say life isn't worth living, or may be giving away prized possessions, are signs that suicide may be on their mind.
If someone is contemplating suicide, "they should call 1-800-SUICIDE to talk to people that can help, or take them to the emergency room. Don't make fun of them, but to try to help and try to engage them in other activities and don't minimize how they feel," said Garb.
Garb spends a lot of time alone, but feels good when performing in front of people.
After getting her bachelor's degree in communications she decided to wait tables and become a stand-up comedian.
After divorcing her first husband, she began to take the medication she now takes religiously and often talks to people on the phone to bring her down from manic episodes.
"It's nice to see that someone could be so open," said Juliet Bagoomian, 20, psychology major, after the lecture.
Garb is not the only one coming out about her mental illness. Several celebrities have gone public about their illnesses.
Courtney Cox Arquette, Kurt Cobain, and Marilyn Monroe suffered from depression.
Pictures of Britney Spears, Tim Burton, Jim Carrey and Ben Stiller showed up on screen, noting that they have all been diagnosed as bipolar.
Cameron Diaz and David Beckham were shown as having OCD and Mary Kate Olsen, Nicole Richie and Paula Abdul have all suffered from eating disorders.
Garb brought into view other illnesses such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
For more information email: Michellegarb@Mac.com
Garb spoke of how friends or classmates can help someone that seems depressed or shows signs of depression.
If there is a drop in school performance, work, or if they say life isn't worth living, or may be giving away prized possessions, are signs that suicide may be on their mind.
If someone is contemplating suicide, "they should call 1-800-SUICIDE to talk to people that can help, or take them to the emergency room. Don't make fun of them, but to try to help and try to engage them in other activities and don't minimize how they feel," said Garb.
Garb spends a lot of time alone, but feels good when performing in front of people.
After getting her bachelor's degree in communications she decided to wait tables and become a stand-up comedian.
After divorcing her first husband, she began to take the medication she now takes religiously and often talks to people on the phone to bring her down from manic episodes.
"It's nice to see that someone could be so open," said Juliet Bagoomian, 20, psychology major, after the lecture.
Garb is not the only one coming out about her mental illness. Several celebrities have gone public about their illnesses.
Courtney Cox Arquette, Kurt Cobain, and Marilyn Monroe suffered from depression.
Pictures of Britney Spears, Tim Burton, Jim Carrey and Ben Stiller showed up on screen, noting that they have all been diagnosed as bipolar.
Cameron Diaz and David Beckham were shown as having OCD and Mary Kate Olsen, Nicole Richie and Paula Abdul have all suffered from eating disorders.
Garb brought into view other illnesses such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
For more information email: Michellegarb@Mac.com
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