Links Between Brothers: Ernest and Leicester Hemingway
Ernest Hemingway and his brother Leicester Hemingway have a lot in common. Each died by his own hand. Both were writers. Is it a curse of writers to have some incredible talent and then die by their own hands? An examination of both men reveals that they might have a history of suicide and depression in their family. Their father, who committed suicide in 1928, was a doctor, but it was their mother who had a profound influence on the family. Both men would later become writers.
Creative Artists and Mental Health Issues
Mental Health Issues are prevalent in our society in increasing numbers. From Depression to Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorders, and the fact that the media is shedding light on mental health, the overall effect is that people do not see mental health issues in as negative a light as perhaps they did in the past. Perhaps it is due to the media’s influence that society has changed its views on mental health issues.
