I assume someone would get a tattoo because they survived a significant depressive episode and they consider that survival something to be proud of and they're fully prepared to discuss what that means. That's a good thing, IMO.

I have to say I like the idea of de-stigmatizing (is that a word?) depression and acknowledging the fact that many people suffer from this illness. It opens a much more public dialogue about mental health and could possibly help to defeat the shame and silence that perpetuates the problem in this society.

I actually paused for a moment and thought I might get one for my mother, who deals with depression, as well as for the fact that I have a grandfather and great-grandfather that committed suicide and it was never talked about.

I could never do it myself but I like the idea.