that’s why I stopped watching tiktok, I noticed that rage bait works way too well on me and it’s hard for me to disengage from that so I decided to quit tiktok altogether, altho I loved watching all the videos of kittens and puppies and other small critters on it. tiktok just insists I must consume rage bait, so to the dumpster it goes
I feel like we all know about the problems and/or have experienced them already. We just are too afraid to admit the world sucks, and we'd rather just at like there aren't any problems. Big respect to Sean for speaking out about it
Ever since I have dumped the mainstream news, most social media, and other similar things, it has made me realize something. For so many years I have been in a box constantly being forcefed these stories of either misinformation or fearmongering; stories consistently drilling it into my head that if I didn't care, then I was a bad person, even though I had no control over what was happening. If I had been given a button to either press for peace or war, I would've hit the button for peace without hesitation. All these stories were doing was deterring me from my own personal path of peace that I was always capable of taking; where I always had a choice in the matter. I choose to help.
Yeah.. Even for relatively stable/normal people the economy is an issue in first world countries. Japan's economy is plummeting, in the USA within more populated areas you can't afford a small apartment unless you are relatively wealthy or have multiple roommates, I'm unsure about Europe but years ago certain countries had a lot of issues with migrants not respecting the locals and trashing public areas, we have Ukraine and Russia fighting eachother, Covid wasn't too long ago and a lot of people are just upset at life in general. Plenty of people don't want to work because the pay is too low to have a normal life so you'll end up living to work instead of working to live. World's not in a great place so I'm genuinely not surprised the toxicity is spreading to the internet. EDIT: Birthrates are also greatly decreasing in many countries.
Now the main goal, is to find out why and fix it. I personally think the culture of “Work, Work and more Work” has driven my age group insane. I’m 40 so I remember the 90’s very well… What happened? If we once were a united country without all of the hate, can’t we be there again?
@@MrFanservice Mental health is a huge spectrum don't forget. 1/8th having mental health issues isn't that large if you consider in the modern age that mental health is massive in scope. Edit: I'm merely pointing this out. I'm 100% for fixing the problems in the world. Nobody get the wrong idea.
I'm pretty sure it's because of tiktok's wild censorship. But I completely agree with you. Unless we're brutally honest, how can we actually help each other
@@rowannnnnnnnn RUclips is still strict in their censorship rules. To think they're not, is ignorant. It may not be to the same degree as Tiktok but it is still unfair and extreme.
So is drug seeking behavior and drug use, I hope one day people stop getting thrown in jail for things we could be helping with in peaceful conditions where there is no risk of putting someone in a cage and traumatizing them further.
Normally I’d agree but I’ve dealt with a lot of people who use the threat of suicide as a weapon. It has gotten to the point where I kinda don’t bat any eye anymore. There are a lot of toxic people out there who overshadow those who need help all for the sake of attention. It’s unfortunate. We are in a world where caring about others risks your own mental wellbeing.
@@ShadowTheDemonWolf77 There is a middle ground between being caring and not being a pushover. You don't have to go to either one extreme or the other.
This has helped me so much. I'm a 13yr old girl, something big in my life happened about 2 months ago. Ive tried to kill my self 3 times sense then, and been to a mental hospital. I'm taking meds and talking to a therapist. So far nothing has rly gotten better, more so worse. But I'm trying. This video helped me very much, knowing how many ppl struggle with what I do, and how it impacts them. Jack, you've really helped me. Thank you.
I started having suicidal thoughts when I was 8, got diagnosed at 12. I'm 19 now. I've been there, and it is so so hard to get through. If I'm being completely honest I'm still not well. But I'm here, and I'm still fighting to get myself together. I promise you're not alone. Even if you feel you are, there are so many people in the world who know that feeling, who understand you. You just have to keep going. Please don't give up, you can get through this.
avoid talking to others on the internet, making friends you don’t know, as someone who did that throughout their whole childhood it usually does more harm than good, stay safe out there
For everyone here who is experiencing suicidal thoughts at a young age, I BELIEVE YOU. I've witnessed so many people say "how is it possible to know what suicide is? That's horrible". It is, but this is the reality of our world. Your reality. I've experienced ideation for 10 years. It's true that sometimes I don't know what I'm living for, but let me tell you that amidst all the pain, you will have beautiful visions of what you want your life to be. It's going to be okay! Experience the world in all its beauty because to be alive is a miracle in itself.
To the people saying, “I was so worried when Jack titled it, Help.” you should be. This is such an important message that isn’t being taken seriously. Hate is so horrible and hate isn’t helping anyone. So help the internet, be that change that we need and try putting kindness into the world.
that’s understandable. His message is as drastic as that though with the program he’s partnered with with thankmas - being 988. It may not be him, but people are dying. (Btw not saying you disagree with that, just stating my point.)
I've seen lots of your posts when you're struggling and each time it always hurts because you're a huge inspiration for my joy in life... I'm always hoping things get better for you and everyone else
I wish you the very best P.M, you’re a huge part of my inspiration in life, your videos are great, and your talent in voice acting has been an even bigger inspiration for me to want to be one
I've been on the internet since the early 2000s and the lashing out has definitely increased A LOT over time. I'd say 2016 is when it began rising badly and 2020 exacerbated it
This is what RUclipsrs are supposed to do, use their influence positively, spread the word and help combat this issue, because it's something we CAN solve. Thank you Sean.
As someone who's been battling with my depression for nearly 20 years and have contemplated doing unspeakable things to myself on multiple occasions, this warms my heart. I'm working on myself to find my peace and I'm on the brink of what could be my peace from what has felt like an incurable sickness inside me. We aren't broken, no one is born broken, and we aren't here to suffer, especially not alone. Love you lots Sean
As someone who lost a friend to bipolar disorder, mental health is extremely important and I appreciate you doing this. If I can help in any way other than donating let me know!
This could be avoided if people were just mature and reacted calmly to different opinions but sadly not many people are ever in a calm mindset when using the internet.
@@rarehyperion yeah, we thought internet was an escape to all stress and pain in our life, now it's just the other way around but sadly the internet is part of our blood now, just a habit
Ye and also some people that grew up in Gen alpha make a fuss about one thing on the internet and it just spirals into a controversy that people didn’t want (might be a stretch but it’s just what I think is happening now)
Jack, when my dad passed in 2019, the very first thing I did was cry, run upstairs, go on RUclips and watch your playthrough of undertale. I'm aware that you may never see this, but on the slight chance you do, I just wanna say thank you for helping me through all of that, when I needed the comfort I went straight to you and I cannot thank you enough for just being on RUclips
I’ve felt this same way for a long, long time Jack. The internet has never been more openly toxic. You’re a source of comfort to me, an escape from the anger and hate and bitterness and sadness. God Bless You, Jack.
I've been watching Jack for the better part of my life and jack never failed to put a smile on my face no matter how bad my day was. I was in the trenches of my own suffering and jack still put a smile on my face. So from one of your older subs, thank you Jack
It's not actually an accident that the internet is just poop slinging. Advertisers and algorithms have figured out people are waaaay more likely to click on things that make them angry, so they serve up things that make you angry as often as possible to get/keep your attention and put ads in front of you.
It's a good maxim. Of joy as such with sorrow. I see many try and compare their suffering and pain with others. The truth is, if you are hurting and I'm hurting, then we're both hurting and need support. Additionally we can often times feel powerless, or simply are powerless to change things in our lives or in our world. But there is power in calling a bad situation exactly what it is, a bad situation. Because it reminds you that it's not the norm or shouldn't be, and rarely are you the only one who thinks so
@@oversecus833He isn't. The guy you see in the videos isn't Sean himself, it's a character. It may be close to his actual personality, or it may not be, but it is still a character he puts on for the videos.
it sucks to see my childhood youtuber, someone I've watched for a literal decade, lose his love and joy he once found with the internet. thank you so much for your continued work in the mental health community. I don't think a lot of us would've made it without you and your efforts. I truly appreciate you.
Right there bro its so difficult and trying not to make it so different its F** and our boy going thru his peak and hes been pushing thru this hell ….we just want the best for the lad ❤wouldve never had so many life changing events and had this boy to help me get thru the worst in time played sum of the best games and best memories
The internet has really taken a huge dive from connecting people to tearing us apart, not everyone is going to get along, but it doesn't mean you go out of your way to try and ruin a person's career or start a fight. It's really sad to see how much of a negative impact this has on so many people. And for those who are struggling with mental health, I hope and pray you all can get through this and find your way. Mental health was a serious issue for me as well me and it still is today, it might not be as extreme as others have it, but you are not alone when it comes to dealing with it. It's always good to ask help from a friend or someone close. You can get through this, there are always people who can help. Prayers to everyone ❤
yea. I literally cannot comment anything on Instagram without Getting insulted. I think social media has took its course and we should get rid of it now.
@@rosalinaverde2318well terrible people are going to be out there like somewho,people, getting rid of the social media is pretty much impossible though and there's no way to do it,well social media is obviously is gonna be having those types of people like that just don't pay them attention
I haven't watched your channel in a long time, and to come to this video fills my soul. Thanks for talking about this. And this isn't just you, me, and so many others I see here agree.
My mother committed suicide in 2017. It was devastating. My life has never been the same. Life was hard for a while. But now, I am in college, earning a degree in Psychology. I plan to HELP people! Because people need HELP. I will honor my mother by making sure that I can do whatever I can do to HELP people. Edit: Thank you for all of the likes... I did not think anyone would be seeing this. Love each other! Love yourself! I wish you all peace and happiness. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
Pleas dont forget to take care of you aswell its comon for psykologists to have bad Mental Health to so please if you feel the burden of what people tell you you need to take steps to make sure you are okej and dont let it go to far❤ i have a family friend hows terapeut took ther own life so please take care of yourself to not just others❤
I currently have a parent who has suicidal thoughts and I am also pursuing a degree in psychology, we're in the same boat, all we can do is hope for the best, and do our best.
@@diegojost3351 The internet was not as bad in the beginning as it is now. Before social media, most people would develop their own site and people gravitated to those sites they loved. Fighting was rare unless you searched for it or managed to engage in one of the few online forums. People respected each other's spaces back then. Now everything is connected, people obsess putting their whole lives online, and negativity fuels engagement.
You will never read this, so far down as this message is. But your words really touched me Jack. Just wanted to say that, and i know this mass of viewers must have become a bit of a blur to you at this point. And sometimes even this blur must seem like it is poisoned with negativity. But we are all individuals watching you reaching out and finding something of ourselves in you. You give us a lot of comfort, even though you will probably never meet us. I just wanted to say thank you.
Words that have always lived within my soul are, "Be the change you want to see in the world." Mental health is so important. Don't let it take the loss of those you love to see it. Be kind. Be there for people. Be the change. ❤
I think internet is getting worse because of two reasons: 1) Corporations recognized internet is profitable 2) Negativity brings a lot more eyeballs than positivity Repeat these enough and you get the internet of today. I guess soon, we will go back to times without internet just to escape it.
Pewdiepie did mention it once on his "I hate twitter" video, it is because people get rewarded in the internet for saying "virtuous" things instead of acting on it and currently the internet gets rewarded for being angry with money
4) As wrong as it sounds, and cancel me all you want, diversity, inclusivity, and all of that jazz brought upon a bunch of toxicity/negativity/etc, since it has become a literal war over social media and any media in general. I honestly miss the time from about 10 years ago where everything was more chill and not as infuriating and anxious inducing like nowadays it is.
not to mention that people like to spread this idea of ''being mean is easy, being nice is hard'' which i actually disagree with. being nice is the easiest thing in the world because its the bare minimum. the concept that being mean is easy only makes it seem more normal. we have always been social creatures, its how we survive. why should we hate eachother?
6:25 “…And help people who can’t help themselves.” Beautifully said. Everyone needs help at some points in their lives. Sometimes, you can’t take that first step yourself. Sometimes, you need someone to offer that help to you. No human is perfect. We’re not machines. It’s okay to ask for help, to want it.
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I read this on another comment and it rang with me. OPs therapist told them "of course everyone needs therapy because we participate in a society that breaks people." Our policies are written in blood, more often than not of victims who only want a better world. More love, more understanding, respect and empathy. love, it is one of the few resources we have that truly isn't finite.
I must be crazy lucky or smth b/c I have no mental health issues. I don’t understand why I wouldn’t and other people would, like, I don’t get it, but I am thankful for it.
The social science is clear though: generally speaking, empathy declines the more people feel they are barely surviving. There's a ton of logical precedent to support this as well. And there's a peer-reviewed study on this very topic that was analyzed by Dr. K.
not joking when i say that this channel is one of the only things that got me through that hardest time of my entire life thus far. seeing jack continuously speak up about mental health and actively seek to do something about it to benefit others is so lovely. i’m sure everyone will do their best to ensure that thankmas is a success once again!!
The internet has created a safe haven for bullies. They hide behind a screen without repercussions. There are so much evil in this world, but there is also just as much good. It's just hard to find because the voice of the negative tries so diligently to drive it out. I love that you bring light to the need to pay attention to the importance of mental health.
Totally agree. Social media is actually full of amazing people but the small percentage of haters overshadow them simply because negativity gets more veiws and attention than the positive. Videos like this need to be spread around the internet as a reminder that the world isn't all bad.
The really sad part is that these bullies are also usually mentally struggling and suffer so much in their regular lives that they lash out against everything around them, especially online where it's a lot easier to be detached from how your own negativity affects others. Ironically, this makes them hated and as a result even more lonely and more likely to engage in even worse behaviors. It's toxic for everyone involved and I have no idea what the solution is.
I would say exactly the opposite. Everyone is offended on everything, so you can't even say your own views without getting hate trown at you for daring to have different opinions from them
The thing is, negative emotions are always more powerful in people and to people. These emotions linger for a long time, far longer than any happiness. This how we are wired as humans. This is what people don't realize hiding under anime profile pictures and photos of cute little cats. We can't change the way our brains are wired, but Internet's systems can be course corrected. The questions is how. And the answer should be searched by philosophers, psychologists and other specialists... Not Money-makers and politicians on Twitter....
@@tom79623As a bully myself, this. People refuse to even try to see things my way when i put it nicely, so i'm just gonna have to put it rudely out of sheer disdain for people who are ignorant. They deserve nothing better.
Lost my wife to her battle with mental health last year. Jack you and some of your friends being real and sharing joy here in life from your streams has been so incredibly helpful to me personally in looking for Laughs and smiles. Thank You Jack
Facebook, Instagram, TikTok. They promote rage bait and hateful content because that’s what gets clicks. I tried my hardest to sort my feed and algorithm to be only positive things, but eventually gave up. It’s a self hating loop and some people are trapped in it.
Thank you for being a voice in this dark world Jack. I suffer with extreme depression and anxiety and it is so hard to continue making people smile through my videos but what keeps me going is knowing i am not the only one struggling.
@zebkii I swear I see you everywhere now but I agree with you on this, the thing that has kept me going with just life in general is knowing I'm not the only one who deals with these kinds of things
My sister attempted suicide some years ago, I was right there and I couldn't do a thing. She's recovered and is doing much better, but it stayed with us for a long time. The helplessness. But we can help, with something like Thankmas. I'm for sure donating, thank you Sean, hope these two organizations keep helping people, just like you do.
I can tell you from personal experience that being there likely helped a lot more than you know. My mom, my sister, my son, and I have all made the attempt, never succeeded, but because our family was there for us, it helped immensely. Even if you don't say a word, it speaks volumes to those that are going through it. Glad to hear she's doing better, and hope that continues!
Dude, I understand completely. My own sister tried as well, and I couldn't do jacksht. I only found out when I heard her crying voice and told her to stop, then called my other siblings to give her support. Now we keep an eye on her, ya know, just in case. I try my best to subtly make her laugh, from time to time. Who knows, might help
You are a breath of fresh air. I am so grateful to have you as a creator to look up to and watch. From what you show (as I won’t pretend to know you), you have a heart of gold. Such genuine, relentless kindness.
As a volunteer for crisis text line, thank you for this amazing work you're doing! The more we can bring awareness to our orgs, the more people we can help
@@48toko *Revelation 3:20* Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. HEY THERE 🤗 JESUS IS CALLING YOU TODAY. Turn away from your sins, confess, forsake them and live the victorious life. God bless. Revelation 22:12-14 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
This is the reason I stay following and subscribed to Jack. Came for the fun and the laughs, and stayed for the care and the awareness. Mental health is no laughing matter, because it affects everyone, no matter who you are. And the more people there are that know the risks and want to help, the more people that are struggling will get the help that they need and deserve.
This message is so important.. just 3 days ago I got out of the mental hospital last year. I felt so alone and honestly it’s still been hard, I’m so happy to see that people are spreading awareness and kindness for this cause.
I can't afford to attend in person, but I'll definitely be donating. Because *Jack is absolutely right.* As someone who's survived suicidal depression for the past 16 years, I speak from experience when I say _it ain't ever easy._ *It's like forever being adrift at sea.* Some days, weeks, or months are calmer than ofhers, but the *next storm is never far away,* and it's never a matter of _'if you capsize',_ but _'when you capsize,'_ and _'whether you have enough mental resilience to survive the storm and rebuild the boat afterwards.'_ Yes, I had hobbies to keep me somewhat sane at times, but I was also *lucky enough to have people to lean on at my worst moments,* and now that I'm gradually finding my way again, it'd be remiss of me not to help others who might not be as lucky as I've been. If Jack can help me help others, then of course I'll donate, even if I don't got much right now. It's money well spent.
This. I've been preaching this for YEARS. I'm so glad you're speaking on it. A big creator like you can hopefully make more of a difference than my tiny voice ever could
it’s crazy how i was just thinking about this the other day. people get so easily offended and so angry and defensive over the smallest things. i feel like the internet in general just got a lot more projectively insecure within the past few years
Probably not. Jacksepticeye the only that has spoken about it these recent years. I think are just in for aome social collaps in society or force of change like the world wars or roman empire fall and restructure of society when that fell.
This is why i am proud to have been watching Sean since i was a teenager. I am 27 now and applying for my masters in Global health after just finishing my bachelors in anthropology. I have spent the last 2 years researching all of this that Sean is saying. Isolation is a killer. We need community more now than ever. I hope my work as an anthropologist and epidemiologist makes a difference in this world. But we also need everyone to be active in helping our communities through this mental health crisis the world is in now. All of us have mental health, we will all suffer mental illness at some degree in our lives. Generating a world that is working together to solve this crisis is the only answer. Thank you Sean for using your powerful presence to advocate for mental health and wellness. We all have our part.
I've been watching his videos since I was roughly 11... I've felt what mental health can do to the body. It can really make one self destructive. Even if suicide isn't in the picture... yet... But it's terrifying nonetheless.
It’s a pretty common field of study. It’s typically called medical anthropology. We focus on socioenvironmental determinants of health in marginalized communities. @@generalgrievous4254
Dude congrats, I’m nearly finishing with school and it seems a bit terrifying to go out and into uni in a new era where there is no fixed path anymore… Hoping one day I’ll get my masters in mathematics because I have an affinity for it!
I agree with you. I remember back when i was younger, when i watched you regularly with other fun channels that were just made for fun, back when i used to play with friends online on games. And now most channels changed a lot, many new ones coming out being bad or being built around hate being from the community or companies starting the hate. I dont like this anymore. I dont play with people that much anymore. I want to play with others but end up preferring to play alone. It's so hard, and yet it seems that the world wants it to be normal when it shouldn't be. People need to take action and do something about all of this. Only then can change happen
Great message, I've been so done with the internet for a couple years now ever since covid. I am only 16 years old and the negativity on the internet from back when I was 12 has increased 10 fold, its unavoidable, inescapable, and annoying.
I turn 16 in 3 days and I agree wholeheartedly, there was negativity when I was 11-12 but it was just stupid arguing between immature kids, but now it feels like it’s way easier to meet shittier people and the negativity is way worse than ever before
I’m 26 and I really feel for your generation. Handling all the negativity and anger in the world as an adult sucks, but even more as a teenager I believe. Hopefully more positive and good messages will take over the media in the future🙏
I'm not comfortable sharing my age, but I can relate! We're approaching a time where you can't say anything true without making someone mad. Some things are worth fighting for, but as we get older it will get harder and harder to get others to back you up. People are going to get increasingly frustrated with other people, and we'll just have to learn to deal with it.
I feel ya. I'm 32 and good lord has the internet evolved and changed and it's not all been for the better. It's rough and your generation is being shown "how to make it as a TikTok star" or "you're a loser if you don't have x amount of followers". Like I could never. Our biggest annoyance was we lost Internet when grandma would call the house 😂
I'm 24, and I feel for the gen below me who grew up with the pressures of social media from such an early age. My first social media account was a Facebook one at 15, just so I could play farmville and talk to my friends who went to a different secondary school. It was only when I got an instagram account that I was exposed and I know how that affected my mental health in how I viewed myself, my body, my life and my worth.. Just remember that you are amazing, you are more than a media profile, and there's a whole world out there that you can experience outside of where social media expects you to be
I contacted Samaritans in a crisis a couple of weeks ago. I was in a really bad place, trying to pull myself out of it now, but at that time I really did not want to live anymore. A lot of the time I still don’t. The loneliness part is so fucking true. I don’t have friends in real life. The only time I interact with people is on forums. When they get toxic, I end up feeling like there’s nowhere to go. Especially when it’s hard to make friends irl. I’m still here, trying to push through the suicidal thoughts. It’s really hard but Samaritans were/are a great help when I feel like there’s no-one to speak to. Thanks for everything you’re doing to raise awareness about this, Sean. It is honestly so so so appreciated.
It's really nice to see so many amazing people in this comment section who are deal with the same things I have/do.I just recently pulled myself out of a rough patch after being in it for over three weeks (definitely not the longest, but I'm glad it's gone now). I really hope you pull through you're own rough patch. If nobody's said it, I'm proud of you for continuing to fight and stay alive. I went to the psycheward for an attempt a little over a year ago and have made it a goal to not have to go back (but I will if I really need to). And I fully understand struggling with people irl. I have no idea how to communicate with my peers and I'm in college. It's muh harder than people make it seem it is and I hate it.
god bless you❤ I have no real friends too for like almost 10 years now, and I sometimes feel loneliness so deep and so hard …so you’re not alone❤ life is short and unpredictable, you may not be here tomorrow , so don’t think like you have to take this forever, don’t quit the game, life is a game , don’t take it so serious ❤
As someone with a severe mental illness, I struggle every day with anger, paranoia, depression, and most vividly and life crippling is fear. It really is sobering and comforting to hear someone large calling out what I see. I’ve not used any social media anymore besides RUclips cause I mentally can’t handle the negativity or I’ll end up in impatient. I don’t know where we are going, idk where I’ll be, it’s hard to be here every hour; I’m just afraid. I don’t know what to do; but it helps to hear someone else feels the same. Thank you for this vulnerable conversation, Sean. Thank you. I really hope you’re okay, and know you’re loved. This video was beautiful and profound. I needed it today, thank you. Stay alive everyone.
Hi Jack/Sean, I just wanted be real and say your content had helped me so very much and through my struggles with my mental health. Back in 2016 when I was in High school, I was struggling with depression, PTSD, anxiety. Living in fear through middle school and in to High school was so hard for me. Not knowing when the next panic/anxiety attack was going to happen was frightening. I was really down in the dumps, when I found your content on RUclips. Your videos brought me a new sense of happiness. I was given a chance to fight back. I’m a lot better now than I was in 2016, thanks to you. From the bottom of my heart, I wanted to say thank you, for helping me directly with you, your personality, and content. Thank you so much.
This chanel was and continues to be a sort of “safe point” or “safe room” for me on the internet. Thank you Sean, for this. You’re one of the few honest and genuine big people on this platform. And I truly, genuinely hope, that you yourself are taking care.
I just recently got put on antidepressants, it’s nice to hear from another person how they have been through what I have in a way. Thank you for once again being open and verbal about such depressive situations and bringing it to light. Another one of the big reasons you are one of my favorite creators and will continue to be that in my mind. Much love to you Sean ❤
You're completely right, Jack. About the state of things. So much anger, violence, hate. The worst part, is that this negativity, on average, is what keeps someone on a given site the longest. And as long as social media companies prioritize money, this will never stop being shoved into people's faces. You are what you eat. So when millions of people are fed arguments and hate, that's how they decide to interact with the world. It's sad, really. That as long as that emotion is the most powerful one, it will be the one shown to us the most. I can't go to Thankmas, but if I could, I would sign up in a heartbeat. It's nice for a topic like this to finally get some attention.
True... I can't tell you how many wars I saw in the YT Short comments section... Even one was just some adults harassing some 2009 kid because he said the 2024s was better... Like he didn't even say anything embarrassing...
Yeah, just consume slop like the good piggie you are, that's the motto of the slop market. It seems everyone wants to talk about negative things because it generates more income than doing good things like, a crazy stream highlights with sound effects and animations from many different artists or actual researched lengthy videos or whatever.
As a therapist, I really appreciate people like you speaking out about and advocating for mental health. Thank you for everything you do Sean, and for creating the kind of community that so many people need
I had no idea that many people die from suicide. Why haven’t we been talking about this more! The leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 25, is insane! This is absolutely unacceptable, and something needs to change!
Not to mention this general consensus that kind of "excuses" it as well (probably not the best way to put it, but still), this idea that people taking their own life is "okay" or "good" when it really isn't. People should and deserve access to help for their health to help them through hardships, not told to live with it and suffer in silence
This is a video the internet needed. You like many big faces (people like Dan and Mark) raised an entire generation. Raised kids around the world who them selves didn't have the best up bringings, you were a light at the end of the tunnel for a lot of people like myself. I grew up in a household of verbal and drug abuse and every day, I would come home and check to see if a new video was uploaded to either of your channels to have an escape from reality. You guys were the father figures for alot of people and I thankyou for all that you have done and the challenges you've experienced and pushed through. With out you guys I probably wouldn't be here posting this comment. Thank You.
Yes but after seeing the comments liked by Jack, among them is a company that bullied one of its employees to the point that he tried to take his own life. There are things that if you have to be angry, this is one of them. The irony.
9:40 i completely agree. It is awful that so many people struggle enough to take their own lives. Everyone deserves to feel loved, and we need to make places where that can happen. Your community is one of those Jack ❤️
I work answering calls on the crisis number and in recent months we have become so underfunded and understaffed which weighs heavily on everyone. So thank you so much for raising money for this, its gonna help so many people, not just people in crisis, but all the employees of these services too.
Services like this have saved my life more than once. I hate that there's no funding set aside for them. I feel bad because I can't give anything, you can't help someone swim to safety if you're drowning too, but I'm glad that people with the resources to help finally are.
The internet has allowed people insane amounts of unwavering confidence because it is all behind the screen, which gives them a sort of “safety shield” to hide behind. They think they are allowed to say whatever they want, to whomever they want, when in reality, they would NEVER say such things in real life to a person. That’s because of what I like to call the Screen Complex. It’s so true that we are absolutely BRUTAL to each other. Kindness is a lot easier to ignore when it’s just words on a screen, but they hurt just as much as real words. Thank you so much for your continued support and strength, Sean. You are a pillar in so many lives.
I'd disagree on the latter part of the first paragraph. Rude words by complete strangers should not hurt you, irl or online. Ignoring taunts from people who know nothing about you is a basic skill in the willpower skill tree. This is a wholesome channel and i respect Jack so i'l be polite about it; But please don't encourage people to be even weaker minded than they already are. If people stopped getting upset over so little a good chunk of this problem would be gone.
@@dumblenutz5561 Stop pushing the blame onto the ones who are taking their lives. If you know that the words you say can hurt someone so bad that they'd hurt themselves, then just don't say it. The one who needs to walk away from the screen isn't them, it's you.
@@samanthot_ Who am i to deny natural selection? If someone's psyche is so utterly frail that they'd go to such lenghts over so little, it was just a matter of time. Haven't you heard spoiling people ruins their character? The same applies here. The more we coddle people who cannot handle any amount of adversion the weaker humanity will end up in the long run. It's already observable nowadays. Why do you think everyone is so quick to offend and act with so little self awareness? Because they're used to everything coddling them. I will not stand by and watch as everyone becomes a giant manchild.
I'm 28 now going 29. I've been battling with depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts since I was 12. Never got any help because poor country be poor. But i remember watching your vids every night as I ate alone. And somehow watching someone play games made life a little less lonely. Thank you for this. I hope you know that you've helped so much.
Hey dude. I hope you're doing okay currently, but I have something to say. I don't want to force anything on to you, but God can make a difference in your life. Trust me. It has changed and helped my family. I hope you take my comment into consideration. God is good!
Agree so much. It took me forever to get over the stigma of taking meds for anxiety and depression but I feel so much better and have a deeper respect for those struggling! Love your message ❤️
I sat in silence for a while after watching this earlier today, not joining the conversation, because it felt like anything I could possibly think to say wouldn't be _worthy_ of the gravity of the subject -- even though I've been _so damn close_ to being among the statistics you dropped on suicide in the past year, I still didn't think anybody would _care_ if I chimed in. A damn indictment in itself, really. But if nothing else, I just wanted to say: *thank you, Seán.* Your advocacy for mental health and the positive energy you put out there are _literal_ life-savers -- there's been times where the only thing that stopped my slide into the darkness on a given day was poking my head in the door on RUclips and seeing your latest video on my feed. I dunno if I'd still _be_ here if it wasn't for content creators like you, putting a smile on my face for a few more precious hours and helping me get through my darkness one day at a time.
@Nitrinoxus I've been there too. I just want to let you know I see you, I love you, and I hope and know that things will get better. I'm may not know you but I'm very glad you're still here
Thank you for this message. I took my youngest to Ireland in 2019. We purposefully drove through your hometown at her request. My two youngest loved watching you and Mark growing up. The two of you are such kind people. Our kids need so many more healthy influences in their lives. You are making a difference. Believe it!
Im starting a channel that derives negativity away from people, so if anyone starts I’m just immediately banning them from the channel. And I’m not saying ignore them, I’m just gonna be nice as possible. I do care, it’s just most people who do say this stuff are the ones that pushes ppl away that are saying “stuff” like suicide. So, I do and will report them for saying that stuff, but in my hopes and that people start to heal, not war. My channel is focused on positivity and wholeness. Thankfulness, there’s a lot that I can probably say on my channel in a video, and probably gain a decent fan base, based on that or a fan base where there are people that do want to help. I hope you understand what I’m trying to say, jack I hope you’re reading this, you’re a big fan of mine. And don’t ever let anything or anyone bring your name down or anything. Not even quitting sooner than rather retire later. I’d rather have you retire in a good mindset knowing something good happened and still be a big inspire for loads of people or the other.
What Jack says here, reminds me of a quote that I saw, that I also agree with. "Before, People would go onto the Internet to get away from the real world. Now, People go out into the real world to get away from the Internet." There are days where I feel empty, alone, I get that sickening whisper in the back of my head that says that all my friends find me irritating, and that I'm only an inconvenience. When I get those days, I go out, walk on the beach, go see some family and friends. And I feel better. Sometimes I wish others that didn't have that opportunity had the means to do so. Thank you, Jack, for talking about this.
Thank you for sharing that… I feel the EXACT same way and I feel like the internet has only brought more anxiety and depression to my life than my friends and family have. I get that lingering thought in the back of your head where you just doubt everything you say and do and I understand how family and friends help so much! I wish you luck in your life and happy times with life! ❤
I know the exact feeling and it's an absolutely crushing experience. For me personally, the internet is all I really have to communicate with my friends, so when everyone has gone offline and I'm home alone I'm left with my thoughts that get meaner and meaner the longer I'm alone and because of where I live I can't really get out anywhere. No innocent person should ever have to experience anything so horrible.
@@CovertOtter_227 bro that is the literal same experience with me, ive been trying to seek something to do outside of internet cuz all of my friends are busy all the time .
Thanks for this Jackie-Boy. I just made my appointment to talk to a therapist yesterday. Im a "big, strong, independent" man. We get it in our heads that we just have to "deal with it". I don't think thats right anymore, and I hope you and your friends can get the message out. Some of us thick heads need to hear it a couple times before we'll take the step, so please, keep doing what you can for the people that need it.
I've grown up being told that i'm a man, and that I should just suck it up, but these sayings shaped my premature brain into one of hiding. I shoved my feelings down, and now it just feels like a dam about to burst.
Same here my man, I have my first talk with a therapist at the start of the next month. I've been dealing with some crap my whole life, but since 2,5 years my thoughts and feelings have really started to spiral into negativity, negativity towards myself and the world around me. I just want to get better again, to finally be able to appreciate the sun shining in my face, appreciate the colors of autumn in the mountains I live etc. Right now I just feel and see everything in grey tone colours and the lack of joy I have is killing me.
Hey Jack, I want to say thank you very much for thanksmas, anyways I have been struggling with my own mental health recently, and I hope with this video you made It helps people recognize mental health issue and how they effect people’s lives. Thank you very much and much love Jack❤.
I agree wholeheartedly, Sean. I have quit social media a few times, but i keep coming back to it. I have been struggling with mental health, im slowly improving, my life is in an awkward place, so its getting very hard to fix my mental health, but i AM doing it, thank you for this message
I'm not blaming you at all cause I've done the same thing but I think this is also making it worse. More ''Normal'' people like us have been driven away and all thats left is rage baiting toxic assholes
God, I know the feeling. Getting away from social media is SO hard nowadays when everything seems to revolve around it. That's where most news come from now, all your friends are in it, some schools force students to have one in order to do their homework, and it goes downhill from there. Welcome to the future, I guess... Stay safe tho. Hope it gets better for you 🫶
You don’t need social media. It just adds more stress and negativity to your life. I used to have Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat but I got rid of them years ago. They became so toxic. I got used to not having social media after 2 days. It was like a breath of fresh air!
honestly you are so right. ive seen some people of the younger generation say things such as "normalise bulling" or "some people asked/need to be bullied" and its just disgusting its costs nothing to be kind. and takes less energy to not comment at all.
This. I am part of Gen Z and I absolutely hate hearing the same people in my generation saying that. I have been bullied and (lets face it we all have), and we/I all know how horrible it feels. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. I just think its really weird and unnatural to be so..spiteful?
@@justgothexxedits not just people of our Generation. This brutish "nature over nurture" has existed since the dawn of man. I've heard those exact words "they were asking to be bullied, bullies are normal" etc. repeated by people of older generations. its not a generational thing. its a mindset.
I agree jack, the internet has gotten so bad, I’ve debated deleting social media because it’s so toxic, even RUclips now there’s so much drama, people getting cancelled (sometimes) on the smallest things, it’s filled with so much hate and totally split between people. Our mental health in America is so broken. My friend that’s a EMT gets so many calls for suicide. And no one talks about it. It’s a really sad time we are living in right. But jack you have provided for years, decades. Of content that has helped so many people on the internet that need their mind to chill for 30 mins you brought that peace to people especially me.
That's why I try to avoid YT shorts, but somehow find myself in there. I've seen A LOT Of replies where the guy said "Shut up" and never talked again and the whole reply section was about that, they pay to much attention to it.
We’re all struggling and it’s hard to talk about but those tough times makes the the easy times feel like heaven so I hope all of you have an amazing life cause you’re story is so beautiful
I am actually one of the people who lost a family member to suicide, and I will never stop loving her and thinking about her. Seriously, I know no one is really going to see this comment, but thank you Sean. Appreciate you addressing this; I'm glad we have someone on youtube that is going to talk about it (:
i lost a family member to suicide too. i’m so sorry you lost that person in your life. i hope you’re doing as well as you can be, given the circumstances. ❤️
@@wholetyouontheplanet7375 Thank you for caring my friend. I hope you've been doing well too! It's really tough when it happens but we should always be happy to live on after that kind of thing being grateful that we had them in the first place. I'm sorry you had to go through what I did (:
I've called 988 almost 20 times in the last year and a half, not because I've been suicidal, but because I've been lost, I've been struggling, I've been depressed, and I've been panicking. They have been an incredible resource to me over what has been the hardest stretch of my life, when it felt like very few people would listen or understand. Watching this, it reminds me why I've watched your content since the beginning. You care, you listen, and you understand. Even if you can't do it personally for all the millions of people who watch your videos, you help by providing light where there otherwise might not be any. Thank you Sean, for everything you've done for your community, and everything you continue to do in championing mental health. 💚
As someone who has also struggled with anxiety and depression and panic I wanna say how much I felt this. And holy sh*t I really admire your ability to recognize when you need help and your willingness to take action to get some help. That is such a huge step and so many people struggle with that part of the process, and it legitimately takes an immense amount of bravery and *buckets* of determination to try and find help, and to keep looking til you find it. I know that I will think of your comment next time I am in the deep, and I know there are countless other people who will read your comment and feel the same way. Thank you so much for writing all this down.
As someone who has used hotlines and struggles daily with the darker side of thinking... I wanna say thank you. Thank you for seeing the suffering people endure and not shying away. Not glossing over us, not pretending we're not here. Everything has the ability to change. I hope this will be a catalyst for an immense shift.
As a small RUclipsr myself who has barely started. It's always been my goal to bring smiles and laughs to the people who watch. Because deep down I know all who watch are going through something. So I hope to spread that happiness and put some good back into the world. It's sad to see the world going the way it is and it's sad to know so many people like myself never get the help they need. Idk of you read your comments jack but I want you to know you've helped me through so many tough times. You, Mark and the gang are a godsend among this earth and I thank you and the group for all the effort you all put into your videos over the years. I hope things get better and may your channel and everyone else continue to thrive amongst all the negativity in this world.
This is actually kinda perfect timing because my mental health has been slowly declining recently to the point where I started self harming again. I love you, Sean. Keep doing what you do and thanks for keeping me going since 2015 ❤
Take care of yourself! If not for yourself, at least for someone or something you care about. You can make it through this, reach out to people, they are willing to help ❤
I hope that soon enough things are going to get brighter for you, man. Never give up on yourself. You've come a long and hard way, so don't let anyone or anything drag you down. ❤
You're on meds for anxiety and depression??? That's actually so comforting to hear, I'm on a journey right now trying to find something that will work for me too
It is always good to know you are not alone with an issue, no matter how big or small, knowing that you are fighting alongside someone will make you stronger. Hopefully this video reaches a lot of people that need to hear it.
@@timothy209 hey, to each their own. You know your body better than anyone else to choose whether to take them or not. It could be you need to try a different medication or different method entirely. It's up to you! I know I have to take mine or I start thinking things like people are living in the walls- but it's really different for everyone! I would say please be mindful about how you express your opinions on such a sensitive topic. Some people may find the comment a little rude, but I doubt that was your intention! ❤️❤️
There is a new book I intend to read titled, "The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness" that talks about the epidemic of teen mental illness that happened in many countries at the same time in the 2010s. The theory is that play-based childhood declined and was replaced by phone-based childhood amongst other issues like social media and overprotective parenting. I applaud you Sean for speaking frankly about your struggles with mental health (my generation did not do that). The issues are as varied as the individuals, but all should be treated with respect and empathy. I am so glad this year's Thankmas is to benefit those organizations that contribute to the well-being of those who suffer with mental health problems. Thank you Sean.
I don't mean to be rude but that book sounds really unscientific and i'd advise you to be cautious when a complex issue like this is oversimplified by people who pose as "experts" in order to promote a nonsensical, misleading but aesthetically pleasing narrative. I haven't read the book myself, this is based on your description. There are heaps and heaps of videos and books claiming the same thing and they're all terrible because they end up succumbing to intellectual circle jerking, psuedoscientific echo chambers and pseudointellectualism.
@@OkamiLyra I'm simply advising caution based on the description. Why do you think i should have to read it to do that? My thoughts aren't purely based on the description, i've noticed that there's a pattern to a lot of these books popping up and i think it's healthy to exercise caution when engaging with them.
@@carrots4216 I appreciare seeing someone encouraging caution about these kinds of topics, but uou should never imply something could be harmful or outright wrong without at least somewhat knowing the material being referenced a little bit. I can confirm that, in my case, I ended up with much worse mental health after I fell into using computers constantly as a child to cope with being unable to just... play like normal kids my age thanks to my bones being fragile. Not quite the same, no, but close enough for it to be believeable. One should always make sure they know for certain what they're talking about.
@@OkamiLyra I appreciate your concern, but I’m not trying to discredit the book outright. My caution stems from observing patterns in discussions around these topics, especially when they involve complex issues like mental health. I also think it's limiting to discourage inquiry and reasonable concern stemming from observations of broader trends. I actually did take another look at the book by the way, i looked at the reviews and the amazon listing and i think i was right to be concerned. I had only looked at the cover when i wrote my first comment and it already seemed a bit like propaganda/fear mongering but even then i was way off. Thank you for sharing your experience, individual experiences with screen time and mental health can vary widely, but it's crucial to recognize that correlation does not equal causation. I actually had a very similar experience to you, I would get overstimulated easily and would spend all day learning about dinosaurs and fungi on my computer or playing videogames, except my mental health was great. People owning more cars in general will mean more car accidents happen but there's a deeper reason as to why those accidents are happening; it’s the factors surrounding car use (driver behavior, traffic conditions, etc.) that matter. Just as car accidents can reflect broader societal issues (like infrastructure or public safety regulations), mental health issues can signal deeper social, educational, emotional, and economic problems that need addressing. It kind of reminds me of how the general public is now blaming the rise of crime here in europe on immigrants and assylum seekers even though there are deeper issues causing it (segregation, wealth inequality, lack of opportunity, etc). Screen time can't be solely blamed for such a complex issue. While it can play a role in mental health outcomes (like pretty much everything), it's often one piece of a much larger puzzle. In reality, Research indicates that mental health issues in youth are multifactorial, influenced by socioeconomic status, family dynamics, and educational environments. For instance, studies have shown that children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds experience higher levels of stress, which significantly impacts their mental health. Critical thinking is becoming more and more important with all the misinformation concerning this topic, the best thing you can do is ask questions and be skeptical. *I'm editing this because i have more to say about the book* I'm not sure if this book deserves anyone's time at all honestly. It seems like it's gone out of it's way to look as deeply unserious as possible. It doesn't seem to want to provide any nuanced perspective or anything, just pseudoscientific propaganda for parents. I was going to say that it's disguised itself as something thoughtful but it hasn't. It actually looks like there's nothing of substance here at all. Think of it this way. If I'm trying to get a job and my contractor is dressed like a clown why should I be expected to take him seriously? Why should I take the time and energy required to go to an interview if it's clear hes just joking about. Some of us find reading incredibly difficult or don't have much free time so i think it's disrespectful to expect people to sink their time into something that painfully seems designed to waste it. It feels really weird to say that you're only allowed to call something out for being an obvious waste of time (it's obvious) when you've fully made sure that it's not one after wasting your time on it! It's on the author to convince me they have something interesting to say and the first impression was awful. Sorry if the tone here was off.
You are so right Sean everyone is angry and the mainstream media, politicians, the music industry all the corporate entities are causing everyone to hate each other. I feel like there is something bigger at play here.
@@SupremeEgg-mw8sj Very true, however, while it is human nature, its also in our nature to learn how to control and harness and contain it, so we can find ways to express ourselves in other ways and purposes in other qualities such as kindness and affection and love.
I currently work at a medical examiner-coroner’s office, and there are AT LEAST 2-3 suicide cases reported to us per day. To put that in perspective, today is only day 289 of 366 (leap year). Good on you Jack for prioritizing your mental health, and in a way, prioritizing ours
I am a Mental Health Worker here in Canada. I hope you know we are on the ground here doing everything we can. It will take time but we will get there.
but don't let that turn into toxic positivity (deflect all criticisms and pretend everything is fine). lots of recent games and movies development have been ruined due to higher ups forcing this attitude on everyone
The goal of the weak is to become strong. The goal of the strong is to help others become strong. Thanks for the reality check and signal boost for this issue.
and lately thanks to politics it just feels like the goal of the weak is to fight, and the goal of not the strong but the powerful is to just keep the weak fighting x.x and that's not how it should be, you're right in what those goals Should be...
Monarchy wasn't perfect but at least people have a sense of duty in it. Democracy sounds good on paper but in the end it just turns into a corrupt bureaucracy. In my opinion we need a system that comprises both. Voting for leaders but a person above the leaders to keep them in check. That in my view is the only way to keep corruption at a minimal in a system. Having leaders who are only in office for certain amounts of time makes them far more irresponsible in my opinion. If they had to take responsibility their entire lives that would likely lead to higher responsibility. We also need to bridge the gap between wealthy and poor and expand the middle class.
@@AIHumanEquality Until Trump Democracy's been working for the last over 200 years... so yeah things can have a monkey wrench thrown into them, but at least we can vote Against him...
It’s sickening to see how plain hate and repulsiveness has practically become a trend over the years. Talking about it will help, but we need everyone to actually take a stand. Thank you for making this Jack.
Having someone as big as you with such a large presence online advocate for the mental well being of others is so amazing to me. There’s never been a RUclipsr quite like Jack that has helped me get through so much in life. From the bottom of my heart thank you.
@@becomeanotheryou can literally watch the first minute and write a comment similar like this. whys everyone in the replies are caring about when people comment 😭
I tried to off myself after all my friends abandoned me at my lowest moment. This happened in August. It's been tough, but I've slowly been picking up the pieces of my heart. Thank you for doing this. Truly. Help other folks like me before they try something stupid. Edit: I just got the notifications for these replies, and I'm liking as many as I see. Thank you all so much for your kind words, and for others that shared their own stories. It just kinda reminds me that I'm truly not alone in the world. And that was something I've forgotten many times before. I just wanted to let y'all know I've read every single one, and it's healed a part of me doing so. :)
I’m glad you’re still here, it may not feel like much coming from a complete stranger but I’m proud of you, I’m proud of you for each day you’ve continued to push through. Be kind to yourself and just take it day by day
thank you, jack. honestly for everything. i remember watching your videos in my darkest days and laughing, the smallest things made me happy and watching your channel was one of them. i wasn’t even 18 and i was considering doing a lot of bad things. people like you are what make living life worth it. prayers to everyone 🫶🏽🌄
As a call to the aethos... I am having a pretty bad year... I am not doing so well finiancially, and I countlessly struggle with mental health. So... I just... hope that I continue to push forward and earn the support to better myself and be stable again...
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I feel this extremely. Social media pushes rage bait to engage interactions for money. Everyone is just so negative nowadays.
It’s sad
that’s why I stopped watching tiktok, I noticed that rage bait works way too well on me and it’s hard for me to disengage from that so I decided to quit tiktok altogether, altho I loved watching all the videos of kittens and puppies and other small critters on it. tiktok just insists I must consume rage bait, so to the dumpster it goes
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Didn’t expect a Fortnite yt to be here welcome italk
Yeah it sucks so much that media evolves to make people scared and angry for attention, I wish there were laws about it
This was one of the best messages I've seen from a creator, period. Well said brother
agreed
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Love the support for mental health and the call for decency over anger. Wishing you an epic Thankmas, and let us know how we can support
I love you HealthGamerGG! Your channel has definitely helped me work through some stuff and genuinely improved my life for the better.
@NewmanNewmaker Same! Dr. K has helped me a lot! Such a fantastic channel/resource for mental health challenges!!
I really want Thankmas and Jingle Jam to team up in some way
They’ve got a lot of similarities and I think they could really boost eachother
Demon possession
Dr. K!
Your videos were a huge help towards my character development as a person. Just wanna thank you.
Some people may disagree with this, but MENTAL HEALTH CAN LITERALLY KILL YOU. Never dismiss anybody because they're sad.
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no one will disagree with you and if they do stay away from them
Start living properly and your mental health issues will disappear.
Why would anyone disagree with that?
People forget our brains are an organ and can get ill and stop working properly just like all our other organs
It’s definitely not just you
True that bro
Even the torturer of iceberg boy agrees, I think we're cooked
I feel like we all know about the problems and/or have experienced them already. We just are too afraid to admit the world sucks, and we'd rather just at like there aren't any problems. Big respect to Sean for speaking out about it
okay backrooms boy
It’s sad that your so right
" It is completely unacceptable if we're losing 900,000 people a year to something we can help with." Man that one had me in the feels.
Its natural. It used to have WAYYYYYY more deaths a couple centuries ago
@@redxender3793 Natural does not mean moral or acceptable
@@redxender3793How does one have this mindset
@@redxender3793before it was people intentionally killing each other, now it’s people intentionally killing themselves
@@redxender3793You’re fighting the war on suicide on the side of suicide.
You're the man.
Oh, the irony
It's Danny and Arnold :O
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Wait explain? I have not heard any drama from GG in years, need a refresher
@Samstar369 i think its just cuz they have grumps in the name
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Ever since I have dumped the mainstream news, most social media, and other similar things, it has made me realize something. For so many years I have been in a box constantly being forcefed these stories of either misinformation or fearmongering; stories consistently drilling it into my head that if I didn't care, then I was a bad person, even though I had no control over what was happening. If I had been given a button to either press for peace or war, I would've hit the button for peace without hesitation. All these stories were doing was deterring me from my own personal path of peace that I was always capable of taking; where I always had a choice in the matter. I choose to help.
1/8th of the planet having mental health issues is a very sobering thing to hear
Lunchly taste better than this video
It's probably even higher tbh
Yeah.. Even for relatively stable/normal people the economy is an issue in first world countries. Japan's economy is plummeting, in the USA within more populated areas you can't afford a small apartment unless you are relatively wealthy or have multiple roommates, I'm unsure about Europe but years ago certain countries had a lot of issues with migrants not respecting the locals and trashing public areas, we have Ukraine and Russia fighting eachother, Covid wasn't too long ago and a lot of people are just upset at life in general. Plenty of people don't want to work because the pay is too low to have a normal life so you'll end up living to work instead of working to live.
World's not in a great place so I'm genuinely not surprised the toxicity is spreading to the internet.
EDIT: Birthrates are also greatly decreasing in many countries.
Now the main goal, is to find out why and fix it.
I personally think the culture of “Work, Work and more Work” has driven my age group insane. I’m 40 so I remember the 90’s very well…
What happened? If we once were a united country without all of the hate, can’t we be there again?
@@MrFanservice Mental health is a huge spectrum don't forget. 1/8th having mental health issues isn't that large if you consider in the modern age that mental health is massive in scope.
Edit: I'm merely pointing this out. I'm 100% for fixing the problems in the world. Nobody get the wrong idea.
Respect for actually using the word “suicide” instead of replacing it with “unalive”
We can’t truly help if we ignore the gravity of the problem
The issue is with RUclips's childish sensitivity. They punish people who don't censor their words. I'm happy he didn't though.
Especially since this isn’t restricted by TikTok’s inane censorship rules
@@MercuriYTI know, what’s the point of RUclips kids than?
I'm pretty sure it's because of tiktok's wild censorship. But I completely agree with you. Unless we're brutally honest, how can we actually help each other
@@rowannnnnnnnn RUclips is still strict in their censorship rules. To think they're not, is ignorant. It may not be to the same degree as Tiktok but it is still unfair and extreme.
I will say it loud and clear. SUICIDE IS A SYMPTOM! Never dismiss someone who mentions or hints of suicide!
So is drug seeking behavior and drug use, I hope one day people stop getting thrown in jail for things we could be helping with in peaceful conditions where there is no risk of putting someone in a cage and traumatizing them further.
Normally I’d agree but I’ve dealt with a lot of people who use the threat of suicide as a weapon. It has gotten to the point where I kinda don’t bat any eye anymore.
There are a lot of toxic people out there who overshadow those who need help all for the sake of attention. It’s unfortunate. We are in a world where caring about others risks your own mental wellbeing.
@@AnthemUnanthemed In the case of America that isn't by accident. That's quite intentional design. Free labour for their profit driven prisons.
@@ShadowTheDemonWolf77 There is a middle ground between being caring and not being a pushover. You don't have to go to either one extreme or the other.
“Sir, it appears you have symptoms of suicide. *dead guy under a bridge noises*”
This has helped me so much. I'm a 13yr old girl, something big in my life happened about 2 months ago. Ive tried to kill my self 3 times sense then, and been to a mental hospital. I'm taking meds and talking to a therapist. So far nothing has rly gotten better, more so worse. But I'm trying. This video helped me very much, knowing how many ppl struggle with what I do, and how it impacts them. Jack, you've really helped me. Thank you.
I started having suicidal thoughts when I was 8, got diagnosed at 12. I'm 19 now. I've been there, and it is so so hard to get through. If I'm being completely honest I'm still not well. But I'm here, and I'm still fighting to get myself together. I promise you're not alone. Even if you feel you are, there are so many people in the world who know that feeling, who understand you. You just have to keep going. Please don't give up, you can get through this.
@@happyfrigginrainbowcookies thank you 💛
Hope your doing well I don't know about you about I feel like I have sorted myself out I think you kind of just need to push yourself to do better
avoid talking to others on the internet, making friends you don’t know, as someone who did that throughout their whole childhood it usually does more harm than good, stay safe out there
For everyone here who is experiencing suicidal thoughts at a young age, I BELIEVE YOU. I've witnessed so many people say "how is it possible to know what suicide is? That's horrible". It is, but this is the reality of our world. Your reality.
I've experienced ideation for 10 years. It's true that sometimes I don't know what I'm living for, but let me tell you that amidst all the pain, you will have beautiful visions of what you want your life to be. It's going to be okay! Experience the world in all its beauty because to be alive is a miracle in itself.
To the people saying, “I was so worried when Jack titled it, Help.” you should be. This is such an important message that isn’t being taken seriously. Hate is so horrible and hate isn’t helping anyone. So help the internet, be that change that we need and try putting kindness into the world.
It’s a fact that it’s been getting worse and worse. Jack has seen it and is letting us know of it.
@@vincent_v1094 exactly! So listen. And if you are, good. You should.
I think it's more that people thought seán was dying or something along those lines
that’s understandable. His message is as drastic as that though with the program he’s partnered with with thankmas - being 988. It may not be him, but people are dying. (Btw not saying you disagree with that, just stating my point.)
This should be top comment ❤
Have felt this ever since 2019, its gotten worse and worse,
Thank you for speaking up on it, tired of feeling alone about the state of the web
I've seen lots of your posts when you're struggling and each time it always hurts because you're a huge inspiration for my joy in life...
I'm always hoping things get better for you and everyone else
As soon as 2020 came around it got REALLY bad, cause that really made people staying inside much much worse
I wish you the very best P.M, you’re a huge part of my inspiration in life, your videos are great, and your talent in voice acting has been an even bigger inspiration for me to want to be one
same here my guy
I've been on the internet since the early 2000s and the lashing out has definitely increased A LOT over time.
I'd say 2016 is when it began rising badly and 2020 exacerbated it
This is what RUclipsrs are supposed to do, use their influence positively, spread the word and help combat this issue, because it's something we CAN solve. Thank you Sean.
Reminder not to reply to the bot under the comment y'all, just report it and forget it
@annoymous-e7n it's not a joke and even if it was it's an outdated one, move on it's 2024 not 2021.
@annoymous-e7n making fun of passed away man who can’t defend himself? I’m sure your gross behaviour happened because of lack of parenting how pitiful
@annoymous-e7n I hope you make it through whatever's bothering you❤
The ragebait on a serious video is stupid.
As someone who's been battling with my depression for nearly 20 years and have contemplated doing unspeakable things to myself on multiple occasions, this warms my heart. I'm working on myself to find my peace and I'm on the brink of what could be my peace from what has felt like an incurable sickness inside me. We aren't broken, no one is born broken, and we aren't here to suffer, especially not alone. Love you lots Sean
As someone who lost a friend to bipolar disorder, mental health is extremely important and I appreciate you doing this. If I can help in any way other than donating let me know!
Damn
Lunchly is healthy get your fact right
@@Lunchlyisgood these bots are disgusting.. how can people set them loose under genuine serious matters
@@Lunchlyisgood I don't have a problem with Lunchly but this just isn't the right place.
Reaction farming bots, pls ignore
Sadly you're not wrong. People are so eager to hate and be crummy
This could be avoided if people were just mature and reacted calmly to different opinions but sadly not many people are ever in a calm mindset when using the internet.
@@rarehyperion yeah, we thought internet was an escape to all stress and pain in our life, now it's just the other way around but sadly the internet is part of our blood now, just a habit
Ye and also some people that grew up in Gen alpha make a fuss about one thing on the internet and it just spirals into a controversy that people didn’t want (might be a stretch but it’s just what I think is happening now)
True
@@rREeagain5273well it one of them either so l disagree,l kinda agree
Jack, when my dad passed in 2019, the very first thing I did was cry, run upstairs, go on RUclips and watch your playthrough of undertale. I'm aware that you may never see this, but on the slight chance you do, I just wanna say thank you for helping me through all of that, when I needed the comfort I went straight to you and I cannot thank you enough for just being on RUclips
* Do not let grief overcome you.
* Jamielegge4221! Stay determined….
im so sorry for your loss
Woah-oh-oh-oh-oh Story of Tragic Loss
I think I'll go watch his undertake playthrough now, thank you
I hope your dad is in peace. Jack is that older brother/uncle everyone looks up to, honestly.
Thank you Jack for addressing the situation, will definitely support👍
I’ve felt this same way for a long, long time Jack. The internet has never been more openly toxic. You’re a source of comfort to me, an escape from the anger and hate and bitterness and sadness. God Bless You, Jack.
God Bless Everyone
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My son has cancer the only way to treat him is by subscribing😢😢
I've been watching Jack for the better part of my life and jack never failed to put a smile on my face no matter how bad my day was. I was in the trenches of my own suffering and jack still put a smile on my face. So from one of your older subs, thank you Jack
It's not actually an accident that the internet is just poop slinging. Advertisers and algorithms have figured out people are waaaay more likely to click on things that make them angry, so they serve up things that make you angry as often as possible to get/keep your attention and put ads in front of you.
It's not just you Jack, the internet is going wild these days.
And to think he warned us a year ago for mr beast and how he ruined youtube
Not just the internet, everyone, everyone is going crazy
@@firstandlast4Exactly
It's a darkag3
Some stuff is getting worse and some stuff is getting better
“Comparison is the thief of joy”… I love listening to your monologues. You’re extremely intelligent, thoughtful and truly kind hearted…
this is a Roosevelt quote btw :)
It's a good maxim. Of joy as such with sorrow. I see many try and compare their suffering and pain with others. The truth is, if you are hurting and I'm hurting, then we're both hurting and need support. Additionally we can often times feel powerless, or simply are powerless to change things in our lives or in our world. But there is power in calling a bad situation exactly what it is, a bad situation. Because it reminds you that it's not the norm or shouldn't be, and rarely are you the only one who thinks so
Sure, but that isn't what Jacksepticeye is.
He's the fun-loving, loud Irish man with green hair, who plays funny video games.
Not this.
@@oversecus833He’s human bro. He’s allowed to make videos like this if he wants to.
@@oversecus833He isn't. The guy you see in the videos isn't Sean himself, it's a character. It may be close to his actual personality, or it may not be, but it is still a character he puts on for the videos.
This really touched and helped me thank you Sean. I totally agree and am with you!
Agreed, everyone is consistently turning their backs on each other for the smallest things, rather than finding solutions and working through things.
You were fast to agree
Way to prove a point @@Je_verloren_badeend
@@Je_verloren_badeendfr it’s been 5 minutes and the video is 10 minutes long
*cough cough -KSI, MrBeast, Logan Paul- *cough cough
Why must we start fights and controversies over things that weren't problems in the past? Can't we just sit around a campfire singing Kumbaya?
it sucks to see my childhood youtuber, someone I've watched for a literal decade, lose his love and joy he once found with the internet. thank you so much for your continued work in the mental health community. I don't think a lot of us would've made it without you and your efforts. I truly appreciate you.
Yeah true
Right there bro its so difficult and trying not to make it so different its F** and our boy going thru his peak and hes been pushing thru this hell ….we just want the best for the lad ❤wouldve never had so many life changing events and had this boy to help me get thru the worst in time played sum of the best games and best memories
*WE* truly appreciate you, Jack/Séan❤️
@ElliotRodgerthe4th Poor attempt at a troll. If you’re going to criticize him, go after his viewpoints and not his family.
Are you happy?
Is this what you want?
I shouldn't imagine you'd truly want this.
The internet has really taken a huge dive from connecting people to tearing us apart, not everyone is going to get along, but it doesn't mean you go out of your way to try and ruin a person's career or start a fight. It's really sad to see how much of a negative impact this has on so many people.
And for those who are struggling with mental health, I hope and pray you all can get through this and find your way. Mental health was a serious issue for me as well me and it still is today, it might not be as extreme as others have it, but you are not alone when it comes to dealing with it. It's always good to ask help from a friend or someone close. You can get through this, there are always people who can help. Prayers to everyone ❤
I agree ☝️
Tbh Well the Internet always has had it problems but yeah I agree with the rest people should care about the ones they love
yea. I literally cannot comment anything on Instagram without Getting insulted. I think social media has took its course and we should get rid of it now.
@@rosalinaverde2318well terrible people are going to be out there like somewho,people, getting rid of the social media is pretty much impossible though and there's no way to do it,well social media is obviously is gonna be having those types of people like that just don't pay them attention
Lunchly is so healthy LOL
I haven't watched your channel in a long time, and to come to this video fills my soul. Thanks for talking about this.
And this isn't just you, me, and so many others I see here agree.
My mother committed suicide in 2017. It was devastating. My life has never been the same. Life was hard for a while. But now, I am in college, earning a degree in Psychology. I plan to HELP people! Because people need HELP. I will honor my mother by making sure that I can do whatever I can do to HELP people.
Edit: Thank you for all of the likes... I did not think anyone would be seeing this. Love each other! Love yourself! I wish you all peace and happiness. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
I'm... Sorry to hear that... And I know it's selfish but...
Can you... Help... Me...?
I went through a similar situation in 2017 and my sister did the same thing in college! You are helping!! much love
Pleas dont forget to take care of you aswell its comon for psykologists to have bad Mental Health to so please if you feel the burden of what people tell you you need to take steps to make sure you are okej and dont let it go to far❤ i have a family friend hows terapeut took ther own life so please take care of yourself to not just others❤
I currently have a parent who has suicidal thoughts and I am also pursuing a degree in psychology, we're in the same boat, all we can do is hope for the best, and do our best.
Dont be like his Mother
The internet used to be the place you could escape from the real world. Now the real world is the place you can escape from the internet.
This phrase feels so real oh my gosh
Idk it was pretty toxic back then. Not as much but 4chan my guy
The internet was always the same, It's just that everyone and i mean everyone is on it now.
@@diegojost3351 that’s a pretty big change
@@diegojost3351 The internet was not as bad in the beginning as it is now. Before social media, most people would develop their own site and people gravitated to those sites they loved. Fighting was rare unless you searched for it or managed to engage in one of the few online forums. People respected each other's spaces back then. Now everything is connected, people obsess putting their whole lives online, and negativity fuels engagement.
You will never read this, so far down as this message is. But your words really touched me Jack. Just wanted to say that, and i know this mass of viewers must have become a bit of a blur to you at this point. And sometimes even this blur must seem like it is poisoned with negativity. But we are all individuals watching you reaching out and finding something of ourselves in you. You give us a lot of comfort, even though you will probably never meet us. I just wanted to say thank you.
I see it, so you aren't invisible. Thank you for being here.❤
Well, I read this at least
adding a reply so it could go higher up
Same❤@@MusicalAngel
@@MusicalAngel same
Words that have always lived within my soul are, "Be the change you want to see in the world."
Mental health is so important.
Don't let it take the loss of those you love to see it.
Be kind.
Be there for people.
Be the change. ❤
but its so hard to keep a smile when everyones trying to bring you down ❤️🩹
I think internet is getting worse because of two reasons:
1) Corporations recognized internet is profitable
2) Negativity brings a lot more eyeballs than positivity
Repeat these enough and you get the internet of today. I guess soon, we will go back to times without internet just to escape it.
3) You can’t get punched in the face for saying anything negative on the internet
@@bacongaming1353 i mean, at least people called you slurs before
Pewdiepie did mention it once on his "I hate twitter" video, it is because people get rewarded in the internet for saying "virtuous" things instead of acting on it and currently the internet gets rewarded for being angry with money
4) As wrong as it sounds, and cancel me all you want, diversity, inclusivity, and all of that jazz brought upon a bunch of toxicity/negativity/etc, since it has become a literal war over social media and any media in general. I honestly miss the time from about 10 years ago where everything was more chill and not as infuriating and anxious inducing like nowadays it is.
not to mention that people like to spread this idea of ''being mean is easy, being nice is hard'' which i actually disagree with. being nice is the easiest thing in the world because its the bare minimum. the concept that being mean is easy only makes it seem more normal. we have always been social creatures, its how we survive. why should we hate eachother?
6:25 “…And help people who can’t help themselves.”
Beautifully said. Everyone needs help at some points in their lives. Sometimes, you can’t take that first step yourself. Sometimes, you need someone to offer that help to you. No human is perfect. We’re not machines. It’s okay to ask for help, to want it.
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PLAY INDIA SIMULATOR WITH ME PLEASE
Sounds like a Zane line to me
@@ALLAHOFALIBABAbot
I read this on another comment and it rang with me.
OPs therapist told them "of course everyone needs therapy because we participate in a society that breaks people."
Our policies are written in blood, more often than not of victims who only want a better world. More love, more understanding, respect and empathy. love, it is one of the few resources we have that truly isn't finite.
I must be crazy lucky or smth b/c I have no mental health issues. I don’t understand why I wouldn’t and other people would, like, I don’t get it, but I am thankful for it.
Preach
A better society requires normal people. Emphasis on normal.
im 14 and this is edgy type comment
The social science is clear though: generally speaking, empathy declines the more people feel they are barely surviving. There's a ton of logical precedent to support this as well. And there's a peer-reviewed study on this very topic that was analyzed by Dr. K.
not joking when i say that this channel is one of the only things that got me through that hardest time of my entire life thus far. seeing jack continuously speak up about mental health and actively seek to do something about it to benefit others is so lovely. i’m sure everyone will do their best to ensure that thankmas is a success once again!!
The internet has created a safe haven for bullies. They hide behind a screen without repercussions. There are so much evil in this world, but there is also just as much good. It's just hard to find because the voice of the negative tries so diligently to drive it out. I love that you bring light to the need to pay attention to the importance of mental health.
Totally agree. Social media is actually full of amazing people but the small percentage of haters overshadow them simply because negativity gets more veiws and attention than the positive. Videos like this need to be spread around the internet as a reminder that the world isn't all bad.
The really sad part is that these bullies are also usually mentally struggling and suffer so much in their regular lives that they lash out against everything around them, especially online where it's a lot easier to be detached from how your own negativity affects others. Ironically, this makes them hated and as a result even more lonely and more likely to engage in even worse behaviors. It's toxic for everyone involved and I have no idea what the solution is.
I would say exactly the opposite. Everyone is offended on everything, so you can't even say your own views without getting hate trown at you for daring to have different opinions from them
The thing is, negative emotions are always more powerful in people and to people. These emotions linger for a long time, far longer than any happiness. This how we are wired as humans. This is what people don't realize hiding under anime profile pictures and photos of cute little cats.
We can't change the way our brains are wired, but Internet's systems can be course corrected. The questions is how. And the answer should be searched by philosophers, psychologists and other specialists... Not Money-makers and politicians on Twitter....
@@tom79623As a bully myself, this. People refuse to even try to see things my way when i put it nicely, so i'm just gonna have to put it rudely out of sheer disdain for people who are ignorant. They deserve nothing better.
Lost my wife to her battle with mental health last year. Jack you and some of your friends being real and sharing joy here in life from your streams has been so incredibly helpful to me personally in looking for Laughs and smiles. Thank You Jack
My condolences for you sir😢
I'm so sorry for your loss :( I hope good memories help you continue to smile.
I'm sorry for your loss.
May she rest in peace.
May she rest well❤
True, the social media have been really negative even from a wholesome topic
How you watch a 10 min vid in 5 min?
2x playback? xD@@colstonboots1312
@@colstonboots13122X speed?
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Social networks intentionally make you angry, if you're angry and arguing with someone you stay engaged in whatever app you're in, it's by design
Facebook, Instagram, TikTok.
They promote rage bait and hateful content because that’s what gets clicks.
I tried my hardest to sort my feed and algorithm to be only positive things, but eventually gave up. It’s a self hating loop and some people are trapped in it.
Thank you for being a voice in this dark world Jack. I suffer with extreme depression and anxiety and it is so hard to continue making people smile through my videos but what keeps me going is knowing i am not the only one struggling.
Lunchly is better than this slop😂
@ vapely also
@zebkii I swear I see you everywhere now but I agree with you on this, the thing that has kept me going with just life in general is knowing I'm not the only one who deals with these kinds of things
@@zebkii Have you tried just being happy and not being sad? /s
It shouldn't be a struggle
My sister attempted suicide some years ago, I was right there and I couldn't do a thing. She's recovered and is doing much better, but it stayed with us for a long time. The helplessness. But we can help, with something like Thankmas.
I'm for sure donating, thank you Sean, hope these two organizations keep helping people, just like you do.
I can tell you from personal experience that being there likely helped a lot more than you know. My mom, my sister, my son, and I have all made the attempt, never succeeded, but because our family was there for us, it helped immensely. Even if you don't say a word, it speaks volumes to those that are going through it. Glad to hear she's doing better, and hope that continues!
Dude, I understand completely. My own sister tried as well, and I couldn't do jacksht. I only found out when I heard her crying voice and told her to stop, then called my other siblings to give her support.
Now we keep an eye on her, ya know, just in case. I try my best to subtly make her laugh, from time to time. Who knows, might help
Same exact thing. She’s doing great now and I’m just glad to still have my sister.
How long ago?
You are a breath of fresh air. I am so grateful to have you as a creator to look up to and watch. From what you show (as I won’t pretend to know you), you have a heart of gold. Such genuine, relentless kindness.
Me after seeing a bot comment at the top
I just want to be happy, its sad that nowadays this is too much to ask for.
Fr
life aint about being happy
@@1andonlyKB21So what's it about then? What's life without happiness?
@@OakTreeAmphiptere it's about learning lessons. knowing you're purpose and/or seeking purpose. happiness isn't guaranteed just because you're alive
As a volunteer for crisis text line, thank you for this amazing work you're doing! The more we can bring awareness to our orgs, the more people we can help
Hey! Thank you for your service
Also his coffee brand supported Crisis Text Line, I think it’s great !!
@@48toko
*Revelation 3:20*
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
HEY THERE 🤗 JESUS IS CALLING YOU TODAY. Turn away from your sins, confess, forsake them and live the victorious life. God bless.
Revelation 22:12-14
And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.
I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.
Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
Thank you for your service you’re doing such a great thing for those struggling! ❤
Mark and Jack sit as some of the last genuine people on RUclips that care
It’s sad
You forgot Felix, Marzia, Gab and a ton more dude
@@nalaa9618 "Some of the last"
Pewdiepie, DanTDM, StampyLongNose
I’m so thankful for them. They are my little safe space.
This is the reason I stay following and subscribed to Jack. Came for the fun and the laughs, and stayed for the care and the awareness.
Mental health is no laughing matter, because it affects everyone, no matter who you are. And the more people there are that know the risks and want to help, the more people that are struggling will get the help that they need and deserve.
This message is so important.. just 3 days ago I got out of the mental hospital last year. I felt so alone and honestly it’s still been hard, I’m so happy to see that people are spreading awareness and kindness for this cause.
I hope you're okay.
I can't afford to attend in person, but I'll definitely be donating.
Because *Jack is absolutely right.*
As someone who's survived suicidal depression for the past 16 years, I speak from experience when I say _it ain't ever easy._
*It's like forever being adrift at sea.*
Some days, weeks, or months are calmer than ofhers, but the *next storm is never far away,* and it's never a matter of _'if you capsize',_ but _'when you capsize,'_ and _'whether you have enough mental resilience to survive the storm and rebuild the boat afterwards.'_
Yes, I had hobbies to keep me somewhat sane at times, but I was also *lucky enough to have people to lean on at my worst moments,* and now that I'm gradually finding my way again, it'd be remiss of me not to help others who might not be as lucky as I've been.
If Jack can help me help others, then of course I'll donate, even if I don't got much right now. It's money well spent.
This. I've been preaching this for YEARS. I'm so glad you're speaking on it. A big creator like you can hopefully make more of a difference than my tiny voice ever could
Lmao
Keep trying fam.
Lets atleast try to bring a positive change to this world
it’s crazy how i was just thinking about this the other day. people get so easily offended and so angry and defensive over the smallest things. i feel like the internet in general just got a lot more projectively insecure within the past few years
Probably not. Jacksepticeye the only that has spoken about it these recent years.
I think are just in for aome social collaps in society or force of change like the world wars or roman empire fall and restructure of society when that fell.
@@Eric_Gurtwhat’s so funny, kid?
This is why i am proud to have been watching Sean since i was a teenager. I am 27 now and applying for my masters in Global health after just finishing my bachelors in anthropology. I have spent the last 2 years researching all of this that Sean is saying. Isolation is a killer. We need community more now than ever. I hope my work as an anthropologist and epidemiologist makes a difference in this world. But we also need everyone to be active in helping our communities through this mental health crisis the world is in now. All of us have mental health, we will all suffer mental illness at some degree in our lives. Generating a world that is working together to solve this crisis is the only answer. Thank you Sean for using your powerful presence to advocate for mental health and wellness. We all have our part.
Hell yeah research gang rise up!
I've been watching his videos since I was roughly 11... I've felt what mental health can do to the body. It can really make one self destructive. Even if suicide isn't in the picture... yet... But it's terrifying nonetheless.
@@peachiecactus Anthropology and epidemiology? That’s a peculiar combination. Am I misunderstanding or are you referring to disease epidemiology?
It’s a pretty common field of study. It’s typically called medical anthropology. We focus on socioenvironmental determinants of health in marginalized communities. @@generalgrievous4254
Dude congrats, I’m nearly finishing with school and it seems a bit terrifying to go out and into uni in a new era where there is no fixed path anymore… Hoping one day I’ll get my masters in mathematics because I have an affinity for it!
I agree with you. I remember back when i was younger, when i watched you regularly with other fun channels that were just made for fun, back when i used to play with friends online on games. And now most channels changed a lot, many new ones coming out being bad or being built around hate being from the community or companies starting the hate. I dont like this anymore. I dont play with people that much anymore. I want to play with others but end up preferring to play alone. It's so hard, and yet it seems that the world wants it to be normal when it shouldn't be. People need to take action and do something about all of this. Only then can change happen
Great message, I've been so done with the internet for a couple years now ever since covid. I am only 16 years old and the negativity on the internet from back when I was 12 has increased 10 fold, its unavoidable, inescapable, and annoying.
I turn 16 in 3 days and I agree wholeheartedly, there was negativity when I was 11-12 but it was just stupid arguing between immature kids, but now it feels like it’s way easier to meet shittier people and the negativity is way worse than ever before
I’m 26 and I really feel for your generation. Handling all the negativity and anger in the world as an adult sucks, but even more as a teenager I believe. Hopefully more positive and good messages will take over the media in the future🙏
I'm not comfortable sharing my age, but I can relate! We're approaching a time where you can't say anything true without making someone mad. Some things are worth fighting for, but as we get older it will get harder and harder to get others to back you up. People are going to get increasingly frustrated with other people, and we'll just have to learn to deal with it.
I feel ya. I'm 32 and good lord has the internet evolved and changed and it's not all been for the better. It's rough and your generation is being shown "how to make it as a TikTok star" or "you're a loser if you don't have x amount of followers". Like I could never. Our biggest annoyance was we lost Internet when grandma would call the house 😂
I'm 24, and I feel for the gen below me who grew up with the pressures of social media from such an early age. My first social media account was a Facebook one at 15, just so I could play farmville and talk to my friends who went to a different secondary school. It was only when I got an instagram account that I was exposed and I know how that affected my mental health in how I viewed myself, my body, my life and my worth.. Just remember that you are amazing, you are more than a media profile, and there's a whole world out there that you can experience outside of where social media expects you to be
I contacted Samaritans in a crisis a couple of weeks ago. I was in a really bad place, trying to pull myself out of it now, but at that time I really did not want to live anymore. A lot of the time I still don’t. The loneliness part is so fucking true. I don’t have friends in real life. The only time I interact with people is on forums. When they get toxic, I end up feeling like there’s nowhere to go. Especially when it’s hard to make friends irl.
I’m still here, trying to push through the suicidal thoughts. It’s really hard but Samaritans were/are a great help when I feel like there’s no-one to speak to. Thanks for everything you’re doing to raise awareness about this, Sean. It is honestly so so so appreciated.
It's really nice to see so many amazing people in this comment section who are deal with the same things I have/do.I just recently pulled myself out of a rough patch after being in it for over three weeks (definitely not the longest, but I'm glad it's gone now). I really hope you pull through you're own rough patch. If nobody's said it, I'm proud of you for continuing to fight and stay alive. I went to the psycheward for an attempt a little over a year ago and have made it a goal to not have to go back (but I will if I really need to). And I fully understand struggling with people irl. I have no idea how to communicate with my peers and I'm in college. It's muh harder than people make it seem it is and I hate it.
wish you well, pal. You're not alone in these feelings💜
Glad you're still with us. You offer more to the world than you know by simply pushing through. You aren't alone in this, none of us are.
💚
god bless you❤
I have no real friends too for like almost 10 years now, and I sometimes feel loneliness so deep and so hard …so you’re not alone❤
life is short and unpredictable, you may not be here tomorrow , so don’t think like you have to take this forever, don’t quit the game, life is a game , don’t take it so serious ❤
As someone with a severe mental illness, I struggle every day with anger, paranoia, depression, and most vividly and life crippling is fear. It really is sobering and comforting to hear someone large calling out what I see. I’ve not used any social media anymore besides RUclips cause I mentally can’t handle the negativity or I’ll end up in impatient. I don’t know where we are going, idk where I’ll be, it’s hard to be here every hour; I’m just afraid. I don’t know what to do; but it helps to hear someone else feels the same. Thank you for this vulnerable conversation, Sean. Thank you. I really hope you’re okay, and know you’re loved. This video was beautiful and profound. I needed it today, thank you. Stay alive everyone.
From one stranger to another, you got this Jay, each new day brings opportunity.
Bless you😔
yap
Rage bait@@Yout-f7m
Hope you do well
Hi Jack/Sean, I just wanted be real and say your content had helped me so very much and through my struggles with my mental health. Back in 2016 when I was in High school, I was struggling with depression, PTSD, anxiety. Living in fear through middle school and in to High school was so hard for me. Not knowing when the next panic/anxiety attack was going to happen was frightening. I was really down in the dumps, when I found your content on RUclips. Your videos brought me a new sense of happiness. I was given a chance to fight back. I’m a lot better now than I was in 2016, thanks to you. From the bottom of my heart, I wanted to say thank you, for helping me directly with you, your personality, and content. Thank you so much.
This chanel was and continues to be a sort of “safe point” or “safe room” for me on the internet.
Thank you Sean, for this. You’re one of the few honest and genuine big people on this platform.
And I truly, genuinely hope, that you yourself are taking care.
Over the years Jack has been my favorite RUclipsr for this exact reason, he’s helped me escape the reality of the world.
Thank you Sean for being you
I just recently got put on antidepressants, it’s nice to hear from another person how they have been through what I have in a way. Thank you for once again being open and verbal about such depressive situations and bringing it to light. Another one of the big reasons you are one of my favorite creators and will continue to be that in my mind. Much love to you Sean ❤
You’re not alone ❤ I also have been. We all need extra support/help sometimes 🫶🏻🫶🏻
You're completely right, Jack. About the state of things. So much anger, violence, hate. The worst part, is that this negativity, on average, is what keeps someone on a given site the longest. And as long as social media companies prioritize money, this will never stop being shoved into people's faces. You are what you eat. So when millions of people are fed arguments and hate, that's how they decide to interact with the world. It's sad, really. That as long as that emotion is the most powerful one, it will be the one shown to us the most. I can't go to Thankmas, but if I could, I would sign up in a heartbeat. It's nice for a topic like this to finally get some attention.
Amazingly well-said
Thank you for this
I agree, people also usually act much different in real life than on the internet. The internet can really mess with people's world view.
True... I can't tell you how many wars I saw in the YT Short comments section... Even one was just some adults harassing some 2009 kid because he said the 2024s was better... Like he didn't even say anything embarrassing...
Yeah, just consume slop like the good piggie you are, that's the motto of the slop market. It seems everyone wants to talk about negative things because it generates more income than doing good things like, a crazy stream highlights with sound effects and animations from many different artists or actual researched lengthy videos or whatever.
It means a lot for a man with your level of influence to draw attention to this problem. Thank you for your vulnerability.
As a therapist, I really appreciate people like you speaking out about and advocating for mental health. Thank you for everything you do Sean, and for creating the kind of community that so many people need
I had no idea that many people die from suicide. Why haven’t we been talking about this more! The leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 25, is insane! This is absolutely unacceptable, and something needs to change!
We need to come to a consensus of why and how to help, as well. And agree on an approach.
Im gonna be the next 😜
@@Wolf-sh9zereal
@@Wolf-sh9zenot the time
Not to mention this general consensus that kind of "excuses" it as well (probably not the best way to put it, but still), this idea that people taking their own life is "okay" or "good" when it really isn't.
People should and deserve access to help for their health to help them through hardships, not told to live with it and suffer in silence
This is a video the internet needed.
You like many big faces (people like Dan and Mark) raised an entire generation. Raised kids around the world who them selves didn't have the best up bringings, you were a light at the end of the tunnel for a lot of people like myself. I grew up in a household of verbal and drug abuse and every day, I would come home and check to see if a new video was uploaded to either of your channels to have an escape from reality. You guys were the father figures for alot of people and I thankyou for all that you have done and the challenges you've experienced and pushed through. With out you guys I probably wouldn't be here posting this comment. Thank You.
Stay Strong Soldier
This. All of this.
@@frlracingAye, Aye, Captain.
Edgelord
Yes but after seeing the comments liked by Jack, among them is a company that bullied one of its employees to the point that he tried to take his own life. There are things that if you have to be angry, this is one of them. The irony.
9:40 i completely agree. It is awful that so many people struggle enough to take their own lives. Everyone deserves to feel loved, and we need to make places where that can happen. Your community is one of those Jack ❤️
I work answering calls on the crisis number and in recent months we have become so underfunded and understaffed which weighs heavily on everyone. So thank you so much for raising money for this, its gonna help so many people, not just people in crisis, but all the employees of these services too.
Thank you for your services to others ❤️
Services like this have saved my life more than once. I hate that there's no funding set aside for them. I feel bad because I can't give anything, you can't help someone swim to safety if you're drowning too, but I'm glad that people with the resources to help finally are.
The internet has allowed people insane amounts of unwavering confidence because it is all behind the screen, which gives them a sort of “safety shield” to hide behind. They think they are allowed to say whatever they want, to whomever they want, when in reality, they would NEVER say such things in real life to a person. That’s because of what I like to call the Screen Complex. It’s so true that we are absolutely BRUTAL to each other. Kindness is a lot easier to ignore when it’s just words on a screen, but they hurt just as much as real words.
Thank you so much for your continued support and strength, Sean. You are a pillar in so many lives.
Make a paper on this, seriusly
I'd disagree on the latter part of the first paragraph.
Rude words by complete strangers should not hurt you, irl or online.
Ignoring taunts from people who know nothing about you is a basic skill in the willpower skill tree.
This is a wholesome channel and i respect Jack so i'l be polite about it; But please don't encourage people to be even weaker minded than they already are. If people stopped getting upset over so little a good chunk of this problem would be gone.
@@dumblenutz5561 "It's not my fault for saying horrible things. It's their fault for being upset by it."
@@dumblenutz5561
Stop pushing the blame onto the ones who are taking their lives. If you know that the words you say can hurt someone so bad that they'd hurt themselves, then just don't say it. The one who needs to walk away from the screen isn't them, it's you.
@@samanthot_ Who am i to deny natural selection? If someone's psyche is so utterly frail that they'd go to such lenghts over so little, it was just a matter of time.
Haven't you heard spoiling people ruins their character? The same applies here.
The more we coddle people who cannot handle any amount of adversion the weaker humanity will end up in the long run.
It's already observable nowadays. Why do you think everyone is so quick to offend and act with so little self awareness? Because they're used to everything coddling them.
I will not stand by and watch as everyone becomes a giant manchild.
I'm 28 now going 29. I've been battling with depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts since I was 12. Never got any help because poor country be poor. But i remember watching your vids every night as I ate alone. And somehow watching someone play games made life a little less lonely. Thank you for this. I hope you know that you've helped so much.
I hope you find more things to make you happy, you deserve better and im glad your here
Damn man I hope you get through it, its tough but I believe in you dawg, have a nice life and dont let yourself or others put you down.
You should have listened to the thoughts
@@SupremeEgg-mw8sj you should seek help
Hey dude. I hope you're doing okay currently, but I have something to say. I don't want to force anything on to you, but God can make a difference in your life. Trust me. It has changed and helped my family. I hope you take my comment into consideration. God is good!
Agree so much. It took me forever to get over the stigma of taking meds for anxiety and depression but I feel so much better and have a deeper respect for those struggling!
Love your message ❤️
one of the realest videos I've seen man thank you
no man, thank you
so true 3fs, so true
Will u be watching too?🤔
Bro. Oil up next video please
3FS???!!!! YOU’RE HERE TOO?????
I sat in silence for a while after watching this earlier today, not joining the conversation, because it felt like anything I could possibly think to say wouldn't be _worthy_ of the gravity of the subject -- even though I've been _so damn close_ to being among the statistics you dropped on suicide in the past year, I still didn't think anybody would _care_ if I chimed in. A damn indictment in itself, really.
But if nothing else, I just wanted to say: *thank you, Seán.* Your advocacy for mental health and the positive energy you put out there are _literal_ life-savers -- there's been times where the only thing that stopped my slide into the darkness on a given day was poking my head in the door on RUclips and seeing your latest video on my feed. I dunno if I'd still _be_ here if it wasn't for content creators like you, putting a smile on my face for a few more precious hours and helping me get through my darkness one day at a time.
You aren't the only one that feels that way. If anything it just feels weird and I dont like feeling that way
@Nitrinoxus I've been there too. I just want to let you know I see you, I love you, and I hope and know that things will get better. I'm may not know you but I'm very glad you're still here
Getting a notification from Jack that just says "help" really scared me
Fr dude
Fr
I thought he was in danger or something but no
Same, the black thumbnail did not help
Naw seriously that shit made my heart drop.
SAME 😭
Love what you already have, embrace it, and then you will feel relief 💚
Thank you for this message. I took my youngest to Ireland in 2019. We purposefully drove through your hometown at her request. My two youngest loved watching you and Mark growing up. The two of you are such kind people. Our kids need so many more healthy influences in their lives. You are making a difference. Believe it!
Im starting a channel that derives negativity away from people, so if anyone starts I’m just immediately banning them from the channel. And I’m not saying ignore them, I’m just gonna be nice as possible. I do care, it’s just most people who do say this stuff are the ones that pushes ppl away that are saying “stuff” like suicide. So, I do and will report them for saying that stuff, but in my hopes and that people start to heal, not war. My channel is focused on positivity and wholeness. Thankfulness, there’s a lot that I can probably say on my channel in a video, and probably gain a decent fan base, based on that or a fan base where there are people that do want to help. I hope you understand what I’m trying to say, jack I hope you’re reading this, you’re a big fan of mine. And don’t ever let anything or anyone bring your name down or anything. Not even quitting sooner than rather retire later. I’d rather have you retire in a good mindset knowing something good happened and still be a big inspire for loads of people or the other.
What Jack says here, reminds me of a quote that I saw, that I also agree with.
"Before, People would go onto the Internet to get away from the real world. Now, People go out into the real world to get away from the Internet."
There are days where I feel empty, alone, I get that sickening whisper in the back of my head that says that all my friends find me irritating, and that I'm only an inconvenience. When I get those days, I go out, walk on the beach, go see some family and friends. And I feel better. Sometimes I wish others that didn't have that opportunity had the means to do so.
Thank you, Jack, for talking about this.
Thank you for sharing that… I feel the EXACT same way and I feel like the internet has only brought more anxiety and depression to my life than my friends and family have. I get that lingering thought in the back of your head where you just doubt everything you say and do and I understand how family and friends help so much! I wish you luck in your life and happy times with life! ❤
Quote by ordinary things in the toxic business of 2023
man, after reading this, i will really start to spend less on my pc
I know the exact feeling and it's an absolutely crushing experience. For me personally, the internet is all I really have to communicate with my friends, so when everyone has gone offline and I'm home alone I'm left with my thoughts that get meaner and meaner the longer I'm alone and because of where I live I can't really get out anywhere. No innocent person should ever have to experience anything so horrible.
@@CovertOtter_227 bro that is the literal same experience with me, ive been trying to seek something to do outside of internet cuz all of my friends are busy all the time .
Thanks for this Jackie-Boy. I just made my appointment to talk to a therapist yesterday. Im a "big, strong, independent" man. We get it in our heads that we just have to "deal with it". I don't think thats right anymore, and I hope you and your friends can get the message out. Some of us thick heads need to hear it a couple times before we'll take the step, so please, keep doing what you can for the people that need it.
Thought he was bringing anti back
@@NaKaBaNa Sorry, I don't know what that means.
it's been a while since i've watched jacksepticeye, but he had a spooky halloween type character called anti a few years back
I've grown up being told that i'm a man, and that I should just suck it up, but these sayings shaped my premature brain into one of hiding. I shoved my feelings down, and now it just feels like a dam about to burst.
Same here my man, I have my first talk with a therapist at the start of the next month. I've been dealing with some crap my whole life, but since 2,5 years my thoughts and feelings have really started to spiral into negativity, negativity towards myself and the world around me. I just want to get better again, to finally be able to appreciate the sun shining in my face, appreciate the colors of autumn in the mountains I live etc. Right now I just feel and see everything in grey tone colours and the lack of joy I have is killing me.
Hey Jack, I want to say thank you very much for thanksmas, anyways I have been struggling with my own mental health recently, and I hope with this video you made It helps people recognize mental health issue and how they effect people’s lives.
Thank you very much and much love Jack❤.
I agree wholeheartedly, Sean. I have quit social media a few times, but i keep coming back to it. I have been struggling with mental health, im slowly improving, my life is in an awkward place, so its getting very hard to fix my mental health, but i AM doing it, thank you for this message
I'm not blaming you at all cause I've done the same thing but I think this is also making it worse. More ''Normal'' people like us have been driven away and all thats left is rage baiting toxic assholes
God, I know the feeling. Getting away from social media is SO hard nowadays when everything seems to revolve around it. That's where most news come from now, all your friends are in it, some schools force students to have one in order to do their homework, and it goes downhill from there. Welcome to the future, I guess... Stay safe tho. Hope it gets better for you 🫶
start with deleting tiktok if you havent yet, def makes a difference
You don’t need social media. It just adds more stress and negativity to your life. I used to have Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat but I got rid of them years ago. They became so toxic. I got used to not having social media after 2 days. It was like a breath of fresh air!
honestly you are so right. ive seen some people of the younger generation say things such as "normalise bulling" or "some people asked/need to be bullied" and its just disgusting its costs nothing to be kind. and takes less energy to not comment at all.
This. I am part of Gen Z and I absolutely hate hearing the same people in my generation saying that.
I have been bullied and (lets face it we all have), and we/I all know how horrible it feels. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. I just think its really weird and unnatural to be so..spiteful?
Womp womp
@@BlazD-he5cn Welp we found one
@@elzeban great scott! in the wild, no less!
@@justgothexxedits not just people of our Generation.
This brutish "nature over nurture" has existed since the dawn of man. I've heard those exact words "they were asking to be bullied, bullies are normal" etc. repeated by people of older generations. its not a generational thing. its a mindset.
I agree jack, the internet has gotten so bad, I’ve debated deleting social media because it’s so toxic, even RUclips now there’s so much drama, people getting cancelled (sometimes) on the smallest things, it’s filled with so much hate and totally split between people. Our mental health in America is so broken. My friend that’s a EMT gets so many calls for suicide. And no one talks about it. It’s a really sad time we are living in right. But jack you have provided for years, decades. Of content that has helped so many people on the internet that need their mind to chill for 30 mins you brought that peace to people especially me.
That's why I try to avoid YT shorts, but somehow find myself in there. I've seen A LOT Of replies where the guy said "Shut up" and never talked again and the whole reply section was about that, they pay to much attention to it.
We’re all struggling and it’s hard to talk about but those tough times makes the the easy times feel like heaven so I hope all of you have an amazing life cause you’re story is so beautiful
I am actually one of the people who lost a family member to suicide, and I will never stop loving her and thinking about her.
Seriously, I know no one is really going to see this comment, but thank you Sean. Appreciate you addressing this; I'm glad we have someone on youtube that is going to talk about it (:
I saw it, sorry for your loss.
i lost a family member to suicide too. i’m so sorry you lost that person in your life. i hope you’re doing as well as you can be, given the circumstances. ❤️
@@wholetyouontheplanet7375 Thank you for caring my friend. I hope you've been doing well too! It's really tough when it happens but we should always be happy to live on after that kind of thing being grateful that we had them in the first place. I'm sorry you had to go through what I did (:
I have too, I wish you peace
Everyone saw it.
I've called 988 almost 20 times in the last year and a half, not because I've been suicidal, but because I've been lost, I've been struggling, I've been depressed, and I've been panicking. They have been an incredible resource to me over what has been the hardest stretch of my life, when it felt like very few people would listen or understand.
Watching this, it reminds me why I've watched your content since the beginning. You care, you listen, and you understand. Even if you can't do it personally for all the millions of people who watch your videos, you help by providing light where there otherwise might not be any. Thank you Sean, for everything you've done for your community, and everything you continue to do in championing mental health. 💚
Hey dude, I don't know what you're going through right now, but keep rockin ❤️
Hope youre doing well right now and if not then its gonna get better ❤
As someone who has also struggled with anxiety and depression and panic I wanna say how much I felt this. And holy sh*t I really admire your ability to recognize when you need help and your willingness to take action to get some help. That is such a huge step and so many people struggle with that part of the process, and it legitimately takes an immense amount of bravery and *buckets* of determination to try and find help, and to keep looking til you find it.
I know that I will think of your comment next time I am in the deep, and I know there are countless other people who will read your comment and feel the same way. Thank you so much for writing all this down.
As someone who has used hotlines and struggles daily with the darker side of thinking... I wanna say thank you. Thank you for seeing the suffering people endure and not shying away. Not glossing over us, not pretending we're not here. Everything has the ability to change. I hope this will be a catalyst for an immense shift.
As a small RUclipsr myself who has barely started. It's always been my goal to bring smiles and laughs to the people who watch. Because deep down I know all who watch are going through something. So I hope to spread that happiness and put some good back into the world. It's sad to see the world going the way it is and it's sad to know so many people like myself never get the help they need. Idk of you read your comments jack but I want you to know you've helped me through so many tough times. You, Mark and the gang are a godsend among this earth and I thank you and the group for all the effort you all put into your videos over the years. I hope things get better and may your channel and everyone else continue to thrive amongst all the negativity in this world.
Bro you're not gonna make it you not pewdiepie mr essay 😭😭
@@classic6288 Not with that attitude.
@@classic6288 I watch small RUclipsrs commonly.
@@hauntedreaper731 xD
Good luck bro, you got this! Just earned a sub!
This is actually kinda perfect timing because my mental health has been slowly declining recently to the point where I started self harming again. I love you, Sean. Keep doing what you do and thanks for keeping me going since 2015 ❤
Take care of yourself! If not for yourself, at least for someone or something you care about. You can make it through this, reach out to people, they are willing to help ❤
you're a good person @@nose8698
I hope that soon enough things are going to get brighter for you, man. Never give up on yourself. You've come a long and hard way, so don't let anyone or anything drag you down. ❤
I’ve been getting close there too. I hope you’re doing better and I wish you well.
@@ImJustJorts Don’t give up.
You're on meds for anxiety and depression??? That's actually so comforting to hear, I'm on a journey right now trying to find something that will work for me too
It is always good to know you are not alone with an issue, no matter how big or small, knowing that you are fighting alongside someone will make you stronger. Hopefully this video reaches a lot of people that need to hear it.
Oh hi wee. I Love yours, and average fan girls stuff.
I hope you find something that works! I'm on the same track so I understand the struggle of it.
I refuse to take them
@@timothy209 hey, to each their own. You know your body better than anyone else to choose whether to take them or not. It could be you need to try a different medication or different method entirely. It's up to you! I know I have to take mine or I start thinking things like people are living in the walls- but it's really different for everyone!
I would say please be mindful about how you express your opinions on such a sensitive topic. Some people may find the comment a little rude, but I doubt that was your intention! ❤️❤️
There is a new book I intend to read titled, "The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness" that talks about the epidemic of teen mental illness that happened in many countries at the same time in the 2010s. The theory is that play-based childhood declined and was replaced by phone-based childhood amongst other issues like social media and overprotective parenting.
I applaud you Sean for speaking frankly about your struggles with mental health (my generation did not do that). The issues are as varied as the individuals, but all should be treated with respect and empathy. I am so glad this year's Thankmas is to benefit those organizations that contribute to the well-being of those who suffer with mental health problems. Thank you Sean.
I don't mean to be rude but that book sounds really unscientific and i'd advise you to be cautious when a complex issue like this is oversimplified by people who pose as "experts" in order to promote a nonsensical, misleading but aesthetically pleasing narrative. I haven't read the book myself, this is based on your description. There are heaps and heaps of videos and books claiming the same thing and they're all terrible because they end up succumbing to intellectual circle jerking, psuedoscientific echo chambers and pseudointellectualism.
@@carrots4216 ...Maybe read it before saying that? Or at least look at it?
@@OkamiLyra I'm simply advising caution based on the description. Why do you think i should have to read it to do that? My thoughts aren't purely based on the description, i've noticed that there's a pattern to a lot of these books popping up and i think it's healthy to exercise caution when engaging with them.
@@carrots4216 I appreciare seeing someone encouraging caution about these kinds of topics, but uou should never imply something could be harmful or outright wrong without at least somewhat knowing the material being referenced a little bit. I can confirm that, in my case, I ended up with much worse mental health after I fell into using computers constantly as a child to cope with being unable to just... play like normal kids my age thanks to my bones being fragile. Not quite the same, no, but close enough for it to be believeable.
One should always make sure they know for certain what they're talking about.
@@OkamiLyra I appreciate your concern, but I’m not trying to discredit the book outright. My caution stems from observing patterns in discussions around these topics, especially when they involve complex issues like mental health. I also think it's limiting to discourage inquiry and reasonable concern stemming from observations of broader trends.
I actually did take another look at the book by the way, i looked at the reviews and the amazon listing and i think i was right to be concerned. I had only looked at the cover when i wrote my first comment and it already seemed a bit like propaganda/fear mongering but even then i was way off.
Thank you for sharing your experience, individual experiences with screen time and mental health can vary widely, but it's crucial to recognize that correlation does not equal causation. I actually had a very similar experience to you, I would get overstimulated easily and would spend all day learning about dinosaurs and fungi on my computer or playing videogames, except my mental health was great. People owning more cars in general will mean more car accidents happen but there's a deeper reason as to why those accidents are happening; it’s the factors surrounding car use (driver behavior, traffic conditions, etc.) that matter. Just as car accidents can reflect broader societal issues (like infrastructure or public safety regulations), mental health issues can signal deeper social, educational, emotional, and economic problems that need addressing. It kind of reminds me of how the general public is now blaming the rise of crime here in europe on immigrants and assylum seekers even though there are deeper issues causing it (segregation, wealth inequality, lack of opportunity, etc).
Screen time can't be solely blamed for such a complex issue. While it can play a role in mental health outcomes (like pretty much everything), it's often one piece of a much larger puzzle. In reality, Research indicates that mental health issues in youth are multifactorial, influenced by socioeconomic status, family dynamics, and educational environments. For instance, studies have shown that children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds experience higher levels of stress, which significantly impacts their mental health.
Critical thinking is becoming more and more important with all the misinformation concerning this topic, the best thing you can do is ask questions and be skeptical.
*I'm editing this because i have more to say about the book*
I'm not sure if this book deserves anyone's time at all honestly. It seems like it's gone out of it's way to look as deeply unserious as possible. It doesn't seem to want to provide any nuanced perspective or anything, just pseudoscientific propaganda for parents. I was going to say that it's disguised itself as something thoughtful but it hasn't. It actually looks like there's nothing of substance here at all.
Think of it this way. If I'm trying to get a job and my contractor is dressed like a clown why should I be expected to take him seriously? Why should I take the time and energy required to go to an interview if it's clear hes just joking about. Some of us find reading incredibly difficult or don't have much free time so i think it's disrespectful to expect people to sink their time into something that painfully seems designed to waste it. It feels really weird to say that you're only allowed to call something out for being an obvious waste of time (it's obvious) when you've fully made sure that it's not one after wasting your time on it!
It's on the author to convince me they have something interesting to say and the first impression was awful. Sorry if the tone here was off.
You are so right Sean everyone is angry and the mainstream media, politicians, the music industry all the corporate entities are causing everyone to hate each other. I feel like there is something bigger at play here.
Hate and violence don’t have a place in our planet. Thank you Jack for speaking up about these enduring issues.
There will always be hate and violence!!! It's human nature!
@@SupremeEgg-mw8sj Very true, however, while it is human nature, its also in our nature to learn how to control and harness and contain it, so we can find ways to express ourselves in other ways and purposes in other qualities such as kindness and affection and love.
Sometimes, we must formulate solutions to our own problems. We can’t expect society to solve everything for us.
It does, are you saying taking away free will is worth it for the sake of peace? I doubt it but if so youre wrong.
@@MegamanCraft embarassing
I currently work at a medical examiner-coroner’s office, and there are AT LEAST 2-3 suicide cases reported to us per day. To put that in perspective, today is only day 289 of 366 (leap year). Good on you Jack for prioritizing your mental health, and in a way, prioritizing ours
I am a Mental Health Worker here in Canada. I hope you know we are on the ground here doing everything we can. It will take time but we will get there.
Honestly surprised to see you here lol. Thank you for all your efforts in mental health, Goat.
loved your long drive content man
Get a real job that doesn’t involve calling the cops on someone who is suicidal/on drugs…., legally arresting civilians who did nothing wrong.👎🏻
@@Rav2006 dunno what kind of place your from but they dont do that here personally
Thank you so much, Jack. Such an important message and is exactly what we need to hear more of 🙌🏻❤️❤️
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I still remember that daily even this far along
Yes, but it's hard for people who are already down in the dumps to think that way.
Also hello again Wutaii
but don't let that turn into toxic positivity (deflect all criticisms and pretend everything is fine). lots of recent games and movies development have been ruined due to higher ups forcing this attitude on everyone
@@ShwappaJ Good day my friend. And you are very right
@@kukuhimanputraraharja8084 I agree completely. But we can't loose hope even when the evil comes
The goal of the weak is to become strong. The goal of the strong is to help others become strong.
Thanks for the reality check and signal boost for this issue.
and lately thanks to politics it just feels like the goal of the weak is to fight, and the goal of not the strong but the powerful is to just keep the weak fighting x.x and that's not how it should be, you're right in what those goals Should be...
Monarchy wasn't perfect but at least people have a sense of duty in it. Democracy sounds good on paper but in the end it just turns into a corrupt bureaucracy. In my opinion we need a system that comprises both. Voting for leaders but a person above the leaders to keep them in check. That in my view is the only way to keep corruption at a minimal in a system. Having leaders who are only in office for certain amounts of time makes them far more irresponsible in my opinion. If they had to take responsibility their entire lives that would likely lead to higher responsibility. We also need to bridge the gap between wealthy and poor and expand the middle class.
@@AIHumanEquality The problem with that is when the person Above the Elected Officials becomes Corrupt...
@@durk5331 Then at worst we're in the exact same position we are today. So there's not much to lose.
@@AIHumanEquality Until Trump Democracy's been working for the last over 200 years... so yeah things can have a monkey wrench thrown into them, but at least we can vote Against him...
It’s sickening to see how plain hate and repulsiveness has practically become a trend over the years. Talking about it will help, but we need everyone to actually take a stand. Thank you for making this Jack.
You are 10000000% right man
@FrozenHornsoftheFrigidPlanesi really hope you're doing alright man
human nature
@FrozenHornsoftheFrigidPlanes based
Having someone as big as you with such a large presence online advocate for the mental well being of others is so amazing to me. There’s never been a RUclipsr quite like Jack that has helped me get through so much in life. From the bottom of my heart thank you.
yeah, the internet does get even worse with time. its slowly going more and more out of control. i feel bad for you man.
bro u havent even watched the video yet 😭
@@becomeanother i only responded to the first scentance about the internet getting more and more angry because its true.
@@becomeanotheryou can literally watch the first minute and write a comment similar like this. whys everyone in the replies are caring about when people comment 😭
I tried to off myself after all my friends abandoned me at my lowest moment. This happened in August. It's been tough, but I've slowly been picking up the pieces of my heart.
Thank you for doing this. Truly. Help other folks like me before they try something stupid.
Edit: I just got the notifications for these replies, and I'm liking as many as I see. Thank you all so much for your kind words, and for others that shared their own stories. It just kinda reminds me that I'm truly not alone in the world. And that was something I've forgotten many times before. I just wanted to let y'all know I've read every single one, and it's healed a part of me doing so. :)
Keep doing your best, im glad youre still here and im sure there are others who are too
@@mariothenonplumberglad ur still here
Don't worry. Its gonna be alright. Although you may not realise it, people care about you and love you.
I’m glad you’re still here, it may not feel like much coming from a complete stranger but I’m proud of you, I’m proud of you for each day you’ve continued to push through. Be kind to yourself and just take it day by day
I'm sorry
thank you, jack. honestly for everything. i remember watching your videos in my darkest days and laughing, the smallest things made me happy and watching your channel was one of them. i wasn’t even 18 and i was considering doing a lot of bad things. people like you are what make living life worth it.
prayers to everyone 🫶🏽🌄
As a call to the aethos... I am having a pretty bad year... I am not doing so well finiancially, and I countlessly struggle with mental health. So... I just... hope that I continue to push forward and earn the support to better myself and be stable again...