Teenage Suicide a Preventable Tragedy
... He committed suicide over a breakup with his girlfriend. ... So, I decided to research teenage suicide. I will define suicide; it’s causes and what I can do to help in suicide prevention. ... Chose topic – Teenage Suicide, A Preventable Tragedy II. ... Display board completed Suicide is the act of killing oneself on purpose. ... Suicide is the eighth leading cause of death overall in the United States and the third leading cause of death for young people between the ages of 15 to 24 years old. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, the feelings that often lead to suicide are caused by a mental disorder called depression and is treatable. That’s why it is imperative that we understand the symptoms of the of the disorder and behaviors that often accompany thoughts of suicide. The reasons that teens commit suicide vary widely, but there are some common situations and circumstances that seem to lead to extreme measures.