Causes and Solutions for Teen Suicide
"Every 90 minutes, a teenager somewhere in America kills himself." (Brian LaRue, 1996). This figure is very astonishing and overwhelming when you take time to think about it. This essay will portray some of the warning signs that friends and families should be aware of and what a person should do to help a friend who is contemplating suicide. It will also consider the external and internal pressures and influences that might explain this growing phenomenon. "Suicide is not chosen; it happens when pain exceeds resources for coping with pain." (Teen Challenge, 1998). This pain could be derived from abuse, problems at home, pressures, exams, money, work, relationships or chronic addictions such as drugs and/or alcohol. The Teen Challenge Homepage (1998) stated that "Suicide doesn't just happen.... there are a series of events that occur, there are signs that are evident in these times that if noticed, can stop the waste of another life." These series of events are impossibilities or failures, such as problems at home or school, that feel overwhelming to the i
Thus it is apparent from the above information, suicide is a serious and dangerous threat to teens that feel under pressured and emotionally stressed. Counseling is a very effective way to minimize this threat. Pressures can be very hard on them until they eventually feel that the answer to all their problems is killing themselves. By understanding the early warning signs given by suicidal individuals, more adolescents may be give a chance to live a long, safe life. (http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Majerus_Collins/youthspi.html) ndividual. The next step in this phase commences when the individual begins to feel emotionally broken, as if there is no one there that understands what they are feeling and going through. This leads to isolation with their thoughts and problems which is unhealthy because it gives them time to ponder over all of their worries. Eventually, if the problem goes unnoticed by friends or family members, it can lead to suicide (Teen Challenge, 1998). Brian LaRue (1996) reported that experts say there are many warning signs
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