The loss of a loved one is the start of a nightmare, not the end. It leaves profound feelings of loss, grief and guilt in the wake. Depression and teens Depression is a disease. It has physical aspects to it. Chemicals in the brain are depleted when the person is severely depressed.
All teens are at risk.
We have learned, from our own personal tragedies, that all teens are at risk . Many of those who completed suicide showed no typical warning signs, had made no previous attempts and did not talk to anyone about their suicide plans. Young people in this much pain are very likely to carry on normal lives until the moment of their shocking, fatal act. The leading group of suicides is gifted males, followed by gifted females. It is these caregivers and future leaders we are losing the fastest.