Depression is a difficult disease to combat, but nevertheless he had not tried all the medical options before finally opting for euthanasia. The fact that doctors like Wel Distelman have received awards for being pro-euthanasia is still baffling. More resources should be devoted to solving mental health problems and perhaps finding cures for diseases such as depression and dementia that could lead to the reconstruction of our society. Despite Tom's suicidal thoughts in his early life, he has found something to live for, and this proves that depression can be overcome. Maybe if his mother had tried to reconcile with him and his sister before she died, maybe he would have changed his mind and had a reason to live, we'll never know. Euthanasia is still a topic that deserves much debate, for and against