Overcoming a Life Destroyed: The Devastating Impact of Mental Illness: How It Took My Son's Life and Almost Mine

Jill D'Arpino is a mental health advocate and public speaker whose goal in life is to educate people of the dangers of untreated mental illness and the correlation with suicide and what we as a society can do on our part to help save a life. The 40% rise in suicide is astounding. Since the death of her son, and the depression/PTSD that she suffers from since his death, she is dedicating her life to helping others'. Mental illness is a silent killer and many are too embarrassed to ask for help or feel a burden to their loved ones. She wants to help change how society looks at mental illness. Jill now lives in New jersey with her partner Joe, who is a Life Coach and her rock. She also has a daughter Nicole, both are her life savers.