In the teenage years, one is looking for answers to problems, but sometimes it seems like no one has the answers. Teens go through social turmoil, such as peer pressure, divorce, family alcoholism, domestic violence, or even sexual abuse. Teens with these problems feel like they have no one to talk to and nowhere to turn. Some turn to alcohol, drugs, and maybe even suicide.

According to Graham Stoney, in Suicide- Frequently asked Questions, there are risk factors that may contribute to a person feeling suicidal: (1) Significant changes in the relationships with family members and peers. Teens are self-conscious of the body image, well-being, financial situations and world environment (2) significant relationship, loss of self-esteem or personal expectations (3) perceived abuse (i.e. physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, social, or even a sense of neglect).

Depression is a common illness among teenagers. Sympto

Suicide is the second leading cause of death today among teenagers between the ages of 15-24 in the United States. More than 13 of every 100,000 people aged 15-24 committed suicide in 1992. Statistics estimate that year nearly 5,000 to 6,000 teenagers commit suicide. About 55,000 deaths are attributed to suicide each year. Suicide rates almost tripled among children 5 to 14 years old.

Symptoms to look for in a young adult going through depression:

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