In One Tweet, Chris Brown Proves There's a Problem With How We View Suicide

Tuesday night, singer Chris Brown tweeted about 20-year-old singer Kehlani Parrish’s alleged recent suicide attempt, MSNBC reported, and in 140 characters, managed to perfectly exemplify what’s wrong with how some people view suicide.

“There is no attempting suicide,” he wrote. “Stop flexing for the gram. Doing shit for sympathy so them comments under your pics don’t look so bad.”

There is no attempting suicide. Stop flexing for the gram. Doing shit for sympathy so them comments under your pics don’t look so bad

— Chris Brown (@chrisbrown) March 30, 2016

Kehlani had posted a photo of herself in a hospital bed Monday night with an IV in her arm following her attempt, TMZ reported.

Some have spoken up against Brown’s tweet:

.@ChrisBrown, many ppl attempt suicide each year. You can support Kyrie & respect the seriousness of mental health. https://t.co/aZSqeIuujR

— deray mckesson (@deray) March 30, 2016

I don’t care why @chrisbrown said that but people need to understand that suicide isn’t a funny thing. Don’t crack jokes about it.

— Roxana (@ffffrancooooo) March 31, 2016

@chrisbrown “there is no attempting suicide” Sir, do you know how depression and suicide work?

— Slumberjack (@kimbalucy) March 31, 2016

Mental health issues are serious I had attempted suicide at a point my life @chrisbrown we don’t know what goes on behind closed doors tbf

— Daniel W.E Merrix (@DanielMerrix) March 31, 2016

I’m sorry but what Chris brown said is not ok. Suicide is NOTHING to ever mock or be called out. Suicide is extremely serious

— Jenna Curiale (@BeyandtyfanC) March 31, 2016

Taking a suicide attempt lightly is no laughing matter. About one-third of people who attempt suicide will try again within one year.

We think Chris Brown could benefit from reading some stories from our brave writers who speak up about suicide. Because no one who attempts to take their life should be condemned for “seeking attention” — but offered support.

Here are some of our favorites:

5 Myths About Suicide That Need to be Challenged

Think Before You Say ‘I’m So Bored I Could Kill Myself’

5 Things Not to Say to Someone Who’s Suicidal — and What to Say Instead

Why I’m Too Scared to Stay Silent About Suicide

If you or someone you know needs help, see our suicide prevention resources.

If you need support right now, call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

Lead photo source: Chris Brown