It's a sign of strength to reach out for help. If you're injured physically, you go to see a doctor. From 1989 to 1991, suicide was the second highest cause of death for Canadians aged 15 to 19. Motor vehicle traffic accidents was number one. A loss that seems trivial to an adult can be a life threatening crisis for a teenager.
Suicides often happen right after a seemingly trivial event.
In the next 24 hours 1,439 teens will attempt suicide. If these behaviours are evident, they may indicate a problem. However, sometimes suicide can happen without any warning signs. Everybody goes through short periods when they feel one or more of the above symptoms. But if you experience a number of these symptoms on an ongoing basis, you may be suffering from depression.