Silent screams

The untimely death of Tyra Spaulding, a former Miss Universe Jamaica contestant, has reignited conversations about mental health awareness and the role of social media in identifying and addressing mental health crises. Spaulding, a 26-year-old accountant, was found dead in her home under circumstances that suggest suicide. Her passing has left a profound impact on her family, friends, and the broader community, particularly Dr. Saphire Longmore, a consultant psychiatrist and former Miss Universe Jamaica contestant, who expressed deep regret over not recognizing the warning signs in Spaulding’s social media posts.