Depression syndrome wraps a lot of problems into one concrete definition and can incorporate a lot of problems. Even though, it may not be the only factor. .

             Think about the stress of a teenager coming into what our society considers adulthood. Along with adulthood comes the stress of finding oneself and not knowing where they fit in this society. The pressures of finding a crowd or friends they have similar interests with or being picked on for being different by having glasses or being overweight. These may seem like nothing to some people but to a person who measures all their self-worth on these little things it can make a huge impact. Consider this statement, "Suicide is not chosen; it happens when pain exceeds resources for coping with pain" (Metanoia). When the pain of something exceeds pain-coping resources suicidal feelings are obviously the result. Suicide is not wrong or right neither is it a defect of character I believe it is morally neutral. There is just an imbalance of pain versus coping resources. Some people have great coping skills and can adapt to anything and some have a harder time finder their niche in how to deal with big or little problems. .

             "Eight out of ten suicides give definite warnings, verbal or behavioral, of their intentions" (Befreinders). As for suicide attempts "For every five who complete suicide, four have made one or more previous attempts. Often these attempts are desperate cries for help and attention by people who feel so isolated they can express their pain in no other way" (Befrienders). What are the key signs of suicidal tendency? Of course, these are only a guideline I got from the American Association of Suicidology (A.A.S.). I believe every person may act a little differently and may only show a couple signs and some may show them all. The worst thing to do is not notice any difference in a person and in the end when tragedy has already hit and finding yourself saying, "We had no clue, no idea they were suicidal.