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Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
‘Why should we avoid it?': Jet Li reflects on death after daughter's mental health struggle
BEIJING, July 19 — Jet Li has spoken publicly for the first time about a painful chapter in his family life — his daughter Jada's mental health crisis at age 19. In an interview with Beijing-based publication Sanlian Lifeweek published on July 10, the 62-year-old action star revealed that Jada, now 22, once struggled with suicidal thoughts. When she eventually pulled through, father and daughter sat down for an honest, soul-baring conversation about death and what comes after. 'We had an honest conversation, because [death] is inevitable. Why should we avoid it? We had a good conversation about it,' he said. Li said many people live in fear of death or treat it as taboo — something he's determined to face head-on with his loved ones. The devout Buddhist added that he believes acknowledging the inevitability of death helps us live more meaningfully. 'A lot of people live with regrets and a life where they are not honest in facing situations,' he reportedly told Sanlian Lifeweek. 'Because we are born, we will inevitably die. But we often said that death is not auspicious and shouldn't be talked about.' Rather than dwell on fear, Li said he chooses to focus on how he lives. 'Knowing that I will die, should I still worry about it every day till the day it happened, or knowing that it would happen someday, I should treasure the way I live every day? I think living well every day is more important,' he reportedly said. The actor, who rose to fame in classics like Shaolin Temple and Fearless, also opened up about how he handles loss. When asked if he feels 'sad and regretful' over the death of a friend or mentor, his response was striking. 'Why should we feel sad and regretful? I think this is something that only avatars in games would feel,' he replied. Li added that while others might see his approach as cold, he believes in accepting death rather than ritualising grief. 'For people around me who have died, those who know me would know that I wouldn't attend their funeral,' he reportedly said. 'There are others who said that I am heartless and too unpretentious, and I would tell them there's no one whose kin doesn't die.' *If you are lonely, distressed, or having negative thoughts, Befrienders offers free and confidential support 24 hours a day. A full list of Befrienders contact numbers and state operating hours is available here: There are also free hotlines for young people. Talian Kasih at 15999 (24/7); and Talian BuddyBear at 1800-18-2327(BEAR)(daily 12pm-12am). Contact Befrienders KL at 03-7627 2929, or 04-2910 100 in Penang, or 05-2380 485 in Ipoh, or 088-335 793 in Kota Kinabalu. Those suffering from problems can reach out to: Mental Health Psychosocial Support Service (03-2935 9935 or 014-322 3392); Talian Kasih (15999 or WhatsApp 019-261 5999); Jakim's Family, Social and Community care centre (WhatsApp 0111-959 8214); and Befrienders Kuala Lumpur (03-7627 2929 or visit for a full list of numbers and operating hours).
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
‘Why should we avoid it?': Jet Li gets candid about death after daughter's mental health struggle
BEIJING, July 19 — Jet Li has spoken publicly for the first time about a painful chapter in his family life — his daughter Jada's mental health crisis at age 19. In an interview with Beijing-based publication Sanlian Lifeweek published on July 10, the 62-year-old action star revealed that Jada, now 22, once struggled with suicidal thoughts. When she eventually pulled through, father and daughter sat down for an honest, soul-baring conversation about death and what comes after. 'We had an honest conversation, because [death] is inevitable. Why should we avoid it? We had a good conversation about it,' he said. Li said many people live in fear of death or treat it as taboo — something he's determined to face head-on with his loved ones. The devout Buddhist added that he believes acknowledging the inevitability of death helps us live more meaningfully. 'A lot of people live with regrets and a life where they are not honest in facing situations,' he reportedly told Sanlian Lifeweek. 'Because we are born, we will inevitably die. But we often said that death is not auspicious and shouldn't be talked about.' Rather than dwell on fear, Li said he chooses to focus on how he lives. 'Knowing that I will die, should I still worry about it every day till the day it happened, or knowing that it would happen someday, I should treasure the way I live every day? I think living well every day is more important,' he reportedly said. The actor, who rose to fame in classics like Shaolin Temple and Fearless, also opened up about how he handles loss. When asked if he feels 'sad and regretful' over the death of a friend or mentor, his response was striking. 'Why should we feel sad and regretful? I think this is something that only avatars in games would feel,' he replied. Li added that while others might see his approach as cold, he believes in accepting death rather than ritualising grief. 'For people around me who have died, those who know me would know that I wouldn't attend their funeral,' he reportedly said. 'There are others who said that I am heartless and too unpretentious, and I would tell them there's no one whose kin doesn't die.' *If you are lonely, distressed, or having negative thoughts, Befrienders offers free and confidential support 24 hours a day. A full list of Befrienders contact numbers and state operating hours is available here: There are also free hotlines for young people. Talian Kasih at 15999 (24/7); and Talian BuddyBear at 1800-18-2327(BEAR)(daily 12pm-12am). Contact Befrienders KL at 03-7627 2929, or 04-2910 100 in Penang, or 05-2380 485 in Ipoh, or 088-335 793 in Kota Kinabalu. Those suffering from problems can reach out to: Mental Health Psychosocial Support Service (03-2935 9935 or 014-322 3392); Talian Kasih (15999 or WhatsApp 019-261 5999); Jakim's Family, Social and Community care centre (WhatsApp 0111-959 8214); and Befrienders Kuala Lumpur (03-7627 2929 or visit for a full list of numbers and operating hours).
ABC News
6 days ago
- Health
- ABC News
Birth trauma connected to poor mental health outcomes
A new study by Birth Trauma Australia has found that women who struggled to get a diagnosis for their injuries were 2.4 times more likely to experience suicidal thoughts. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at how better to support women experiencing birth trauma. Also in this edition, we look at a new study that has revealed a third of young workers are exploited, plus after the accidental Federal Treasury document revelation, that the 1.2 million homes target would not be met, what will it mean for tackling housing affordability. A warning: This story contains discussion of suicide. Lifeline 131 114
Fox News
27-06-2025
- Fox News
Armed Texas woman sat in lawn chair on busy highway during hours-long standoff with police
An armed woman sat in a lawn chair in the middle of a busy Texas highway on Thursday, sparking an hours-long standoff with law enforcement that caused traffic to stand still before she eventually surrendered. Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputies responded Thursday afternoon to a report of an armed woman who was involved in a crash involving an 18-wheeler on I-45 South in Spring, Texas. The woman and the driver of the truck were unharmed in the incident. After the collision, the woman exited her vehicle with a chair and sat down in the middle of the highway. The constable's office said the woman, who was armed with a handgun, was refusing to drop the weapon. "She persistently kept it to her face, her throat, her head, therefore making it very difficult for us to approach her and take the gun away," Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said at a press conference, according to Fox 26. The sheriff said she was expressing suicidal thoughts. "It was a very delicate situation throughout the whole ordeal," he said. "She has some mental illnesses that she's dealing with so there's no rationality as far as what's taken place. There is some history of psychosis, so that's to be determined." Traffic was shut down in both directions during the five-hour standoff, backing up traffic as law enforcement attempted to negotiate with the woman. Crisis Intervention Response Team members responded to the scene, and her daughter arrived as well. "We allowed her to speak to her daughter to let her know her daughter was safe," Gonzalez said, adding that the woman was "in-and-out" of sorts during the mental health crisis. "That was something that kept her here with us from doing something foolish. Once she realized her daughter was here, she was safe, she was going to be allowed to see her again, it got better at that point," the sheriff said. The woman eventually surrendered and was taken into custody before being transported to a hospital for evaluation.
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bulldogs forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan opens up on mental health struggles and hitting ‘rock bottom'
Western Bulldogs Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has opened up about his mental health struggles on the Rip Through It podcast. Western Bulldogs Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has opened up about his mental health struggles on the Rip Through It podcast. Photograph: Morgan Hancock/AAP The Western Bulldogs forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has opened up about his mental health struggles for the first time since taking a leave of absence, saying there were times he 'didn't want to leave the house'. The former No 1 draft pick is hoping to make his AFL comeback after recently visiting a health retreat in northern New South Wales. Advertisement Ugle-Hagan has not played this season but rejoined Bulldogs teammates earlier this week for the first time since April. He revealed the extent of his struggles while speaking with former AFL players Mitch Robinson and Rhys Mathieson on their Rip Through It podcast, saying he had battled with suicidal thoughts. 'All the noises actually sent me to a rehab facility for my mental health,' Ugle-Hagan said. 'It got to a point where I had to give my car to a mate, so I couldn't drive – I just didn't trust myself driving. 'There were times when I would think about, to be honest with you, [it is] just not even worth living. Advertisement 'I went through a struggle where I didn't want to leave the house. I hit rock bottom and found basement … suicidal thoughts would come pretty frequently.' Related: Callan Ward turning heartbreak into inspiration sums up all that is wonderful about AFL | Jonathan Horn Ugle-Hagan said he turned to alcohol at the height of his struggles before spending time at the health retreat. 'When you are down, you want to keep finding an upper,' Ugle-Hagan said. 'My upper was probably staying and hanging out with my mates and getting on the piss, and training with them as well. 'But it just had no end goal. I didn't have a game. I didn't have anything. Advertisement 'My mental health wasn't in the right space, so I was struggling, and I found it really tough to even enjoy football.' Ugle-Hagan had been unable to regularly train with the Dogs since late last year. He took part in a light training session at Whitten Oval, but could still be weeks away from a possible comeback at VFL level. The AFL would need to approve Ugle-Hagan's comeback because he has been under the league's mental health plan since taking leave. But Ugle-Hagan, who is contracted to the Bulldogs until the end of next season, said he was focused on resuming his 67-game AFL career. The Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge last week raised that same prospect. Advertisement 'I want to play footy. I can't wait to play footy,' Ugle-Hagan said. 'I have been watching every single Bulldogs game. I have been supporting them. 'I will go to games at the end of the year. I genuinely want to play one more (game), I want to play some games. 'It's going to be grouse.' Ugle-Hagan maintained his commitment to the Bulldogs after trade speculation linked him with a possible trade to the Sydney Swans, given his time spent in NSW. He led the Bulldogs with a career-best 43 goals in 22 appearances last year, but has not featured at any level since the elimination final defeat to Hawthorn. Advertisement Beveridge has also swatted away suggestions Ugle-Hagan could be on the move, declaring him 'our player'. 'I'm obviously still contracted with the Doggies and I still want to play for them and I want to win a flag,' Ugle-Hagan said. 'It's the Bulldogs until my contract runs out and then hopefully they offer me another one, but we will see how we go. 'They have given me opportunities since day dot, so why can't I get back?' – with Australian Associated Press
