It’s been a year since superstar DJ Avicii took his own life; now, his father is addressing the tragedy.
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In a new interview with CNN, Klas Bergling says his feelings about his son’s suicide have been “Up and down… some people may expect that this goes over after a year or so, but it’s not the way it works.”
Bergling has since started the Tim Bergling Foundation, named after his son, who was found dead in Oman in April 2018 at the age of 28.
“We will focus on mental health and prevent suicide, that is the purpose of the foundation,” Bergling explained. “My wish is that it will be a change here, where young people can get help very early, when the problems are small.”
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Of his son’s death, Bergling said, “Our theory is not that he planned this suicide — more that it was like a traffic accident. Many things happened and came into the same station, so to say, and brought him out of his control.”
If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs help, resources are available. In case of an emergency, please call 911 for immediate help.
The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention, Depression Hurts and Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 all offer ways of getting help if you, or someone you know, may be suffering from mental health issues.
