Teen suicide is a complex event often arising out of deep depression where a teen develops feelings that they are unwanted, misunderstood, angry, ashamed, abused, unloved or victimized. Teens commit suicide because they may be feeling guilty about disappointing family, friends or they feel an overwhelming sense that they are too much of a burden on others. Deep depression can affect teens where they believe that suicide is the only solution. If a teen commits suicide, everyone is affected. Sometimes even those who barely know the teen develop feelings of guilt, confusion and the sense they could have done something themselves to prevent the suicide. Hear from real teens as they discuss their feelings about severe depression and suicide.

Subjects Covered Include: What is Deep Depression; How Deep Depression is recognized; Attempted suicide; Substance abuse; Warning signs; Coping with Teen problems; and, Where to turn to if you or a friend needs help.

*Part of the REAL LIFE TEENS SERIES II #12215