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The impact and association of the song, 18002738255, with depression
Introduction
I choose this rap song because:
The increase in the depression rate has inspired this work
I wish to give everyone a little help through this song
The song has a noticeable impact on others (Salaky, 2018)
-It reduces depression among people
-It saves life
Cont.
There has been a rise in depression cases recently for various reasons. While this increased mental health issue has the same severity as physical issues, people tend to ignore it by stating “I am fine” instead of directly facing it. However, the avoidance of this increased psychological problem can potentially cause adverse consequences.
Personal background
I had first hand experience with depression in high school
When I first came across this song, it served as a mental polar for my depression ever since
By constantly repeating this amazing song, I eventually recovered from depression and went back to the normal life
Context
The increase in depression increases the need to understand;
The causes, symptoms, and how to prevent it (Torgerson et al., 2021).
Many scholars have tried to give information on this
Some artists sing to address depression
Cont.
Logic composed a song to address depression
The title of the song is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
It is written from a perspective of a depressed person (Salaky, 2018);
A person who wishes to commit suicide but calls the number
The young man struggle with his sexuality
He composed the song mainly to change the life of depressed people.
Cont.
The person has a thousand reasons for being dead instead
The song delivers a message of hope
From the lyrics, the person offers emotional support
“You don't gotta die; I want you to be alive,"
The caller is determined to keep fighting despite depression (Salaky, 2018).
Depression overview
Depression is a mental disorder
Many people in society suffer from it
It leads to disability (Fisher et al., 2015)
It may recur, which makes it a serious condition
Depression overview cont.
It contributes to the social burden of diseases
It affects people from all genders
It leads to suicide
There is a need to change society's condition (Fisher et al., 2015).
Proper guidance, counselling and support should be ensured
Song overview
The song shares a story of a mentally disturbed person
The individuals survive their own crises
It is possible to change the suicide topic (Kranke et al., 2021); from a tragedy to a hopeful one
The masterpiece will assist us in finding meaning and hope in life
Cont.
Logic narrates how nobody cared about them
Never had a home
No one called his phone
The roads feel different, and he feels alone (Kranke et al., 2021).
He feels like his life do not matter anymore
Cont.
The lyrics give the listener some hope
There is a need to live; no need to die
The song had had great impact on people’s lives
Since it was released, there has been an increase in hotline calls (Salaky, 2018).
The song has impacted lives of society members struggling with suicidal thoughts (Torgerson et al., 2021).
This has made it so popular.
The song would have led to reduced premature deaths;
If the masterpiece had been composed 10-20 years ago.
Cont.
Life hardship leads to depression
Sharing one’s situation is advisable
It helps reduce suicides attempts
Summary
Suicides rate have been on the rise in the society
Depression is the leading cause of deaths
The logic song gives one meaning and hope of life
Listening to the masterpiece cools the mind and saves life
Personal takeaways
I understand peers who show depression signs
I always try to give them hope and meaning in life
I encourage them to share their challenging moments
I try my best to refer the song to them
This gives them more hope
Personal takeaways cont.
I realized that depression is real; I am a victim
I have taken actions to spend time with friends
I have decided to keep fighting no matter the situations
I understand that there is more in life to enjoy
I have decided to cut off any toxic situations or relationships to live happily
References
Fisher, L. B., Overholser, J. C., Ridley, J., Braden, A., & Rosoff, C. (2015). From the outside looking in: Sense of belonging, depression, and suicide risk. Psychiatry, 78(1), 29-41. https://doi.org/10.1080/00332747.2015.1015867
Kranke, D., Weiss, E. L., Nicholas, J., Naimi, S., Dellafera, K., Escobar, V., ... & Stupp, S. (2021). Teaching advanced qualitative analytic skills through song lyrics. Social Work Education, 40(2), 219-228. https:// doi.org/10.1080/02615479.2020.1788529
Salaky, K. (2018, January 29). Logic performed his hit song '1-800-273-8255' at the Grammys — and the title has a powerful hidden meaning. Insider. https:// www.insider.com/what-is-1-800-273-825-song-2018-1
Torgerson, T., Swayze, C., Sanghera, S., Cooper, C., Beaman, J., Hartwell, M., & Vassar, M. (2021). Public awareness of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline following the release of a hip-hop song. BMJ evidence-based medicine. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjebm-2020-111509