Students and faculty across campus are still reeling from Sarvnipun Chawla’s tragic, fatal fall from the roof of the Life Sciences building Monday morning. Now, after the coroner has ruled his death a suicide, it’s time to pause for some deep introspection.Suicide is a harsh reality for people everywhere. And it’s far more common than most people realize — more than 30,000 people commit suicide a year in the U.S., according the  most recent statistics, making it the fourth most common cause of death for adults. It’s important for people dealing with depression to know they aren’t alone. If you are struggling with thoughts of ending your life, you’re not weak, and you’re not a coward — you just need a little help, like everyone does from time to time.There are numerous resources available for students struggling under the weight of stress and anxiety. The Student Health Center offers mental health counseling, and students can call (225)924-5781 to reach the Crisis Intervention Center. It’s absolutely essential that anyone considering suicide make use of these resources.But, most importantly, students need to be alert for signs of depression. Take the time to listen if a friend or colleague starts pouring out his or her troubles to you. Don’t hesitate to call the CIC if you’re concerned someone you know is struggling to make it through the day.The pressures of school, work and life in general can be hard to bear. No one should feel alone, and certainly no one should fall so deeply into depression that he takes his own life.Get help if you’re losing hope. And don’t hesitate to be that help yourself if you think you know someone who needs it.- – – -Contact the Editorial Board at [email protected]