We do understand about mental health that while darkness may be forestalled in different ways, it constantly lurks at the edges

Illustration/Uday Mohite

I read about a Ghanaian man, suffering from bi-polar disorder, who, 9 months ago, announced on Instagram that he would end his life with medical assistance in the Netherlands. But before he did, he wanted to experience as much connection as possible. So, he announced The Last Supper project, where he hoped to have dinner with different people. An extraordinary number of people reached out to Joseph Awuah-Darko then to invite him for dinner and conversation. These dinners ranged from Happy Meals to a 6-course repast. Mr Awuah-Darko has a substantial Instagram following, comes from a wealthy family, and has not yet initiated his journey to euthanasia. Doctors are sceptical about whether he qualifies. And right now he has a stream of curated connections which make life worth it — he never said when he would do it. Reading the story, I didn’t feel quick to judge the meaning of Mr Awuah-Darko’s choices, despite their Instagram polish. We do understand about mental health that........

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