Even if the person is seeking attention, they are still suffering. The treatment is not just to prevent a death, but also to solve the problems that are going on. Congratulations to Julia Druhan. This is a very well written and important article. Julia offers some very important advice to the teen who is having suicidal thoughts.
Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary and very treatable problem.
Reach out and ask for help. You may save someone's life.