What Dons Need to Know. Suicide Is Intentionally Ending One's Life. Suicide is a leading cause of death among young people between ages 15-24. Learning about suicide can help you to answer that cry before it's too late.
Depression can make everything seem overwhelming, so that suicide appears to be the only solution.
Many young people who attempt suicide feel that their families just don't understand them. There is no room for failure. Some young people aren't ready to handle greater responsibilities, new relationships, physical changes etc. Others feel they are ready to handle greater responsibilities, but society won't let them. People who commit suicide often talk about ending their lives before they actually do.