... crazy and makes them feel as if suicide is the only way to end their pain and frusterations. In an article titled "A 'tragedy of apathy' in teen's suicide," M. Cristina Medina stated that "Teenagers commit suicide because there is too much pain in their lives and they can do one of two things; move ... take her own life than to tough it out like all of her friends. "Depression is the leading cause of suicide among teenagers in the United States," quotes the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) web site. So why are so many teens depressed? The AAP believes that school is a major factor of ...

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