You may help prevent a tragedy. The information presented here will not make you an expert. Nevertheless, it will help you be less afraid to do the right thing. You will recognize the signs of depression and suicide. And you will know what to do to possibly save the life of a friend.
Life can be difficult even in the best of times.
Frustration grows from feeling out of control. Life just doesn't always seem to fit together the way you would like. Most people go through down times and bounce back quickly. But, sometimes things continue to mount, problems don't go away and there seem to be no answers. When this happens, people may begin to think of suicide as a way to resolve the problems.