If you see any of the warning signs of suicide do not ignore them and brush them off as a typical teenager. Sometimes it might be that, but sometimes it might not and early intervention means you could prevent their suicide attempt and get them the help they need. Keep an eye on them and listen to them.

1. Parents Concerned about Teen Suicide
Suicide affects teens of all backgrounds, races, religions and class. It is among the top three causes of
death in youths in today’s society. It is not anything to treat lightly and it gets worse each year, not just
in this country but globally too. Some people wonder why teens even do it, what they have to worry
about or be sad about enough to take their lives. But depression, stress, pressure, self-hate, isolation and
so on are not just something adults face. Add to that their hormones and things like abuse, bullying,
neglect and more and you can see why some see no other way out. While there are resources, a suicide
prevention charity that some can turn to and find help, a lot more still needs to be done to get the
resources and help to where it is needed.
Teens are not always kind to each other or themselves
It is a truth that teens are not automatically compassionate and empathetic and with the added
hormones, stresses and pain that come with that age, this can mean their world can be very unforgiving.
It is not just bullying, which comes in all kinds of forms nowadays with the internet, often they are not
forgiving towards themselves either. When they are struggling things can become overwhelming and
they might not know how to express that in a safe manner.
More than half of high schoolers have thought about suicide at least one time. Over 5% have tried it at
least one time. These are their efforts to reach out and to let people know they are in pain and they need
help. A very unfortunate result of people wanting to hide suicide and its prevalence is the suggestion
that when teens talk about suicide they are looking for attention. That they are just acting out. This
could not be further from the truth. It is important to talk to them and even more important to listen to
them. You also need to know what to look for.
Warning signs of suicide
● Changes in their personality
● Withdrawing from or having problems with friends and partners
● Teen pregnancy
● Unsafe sex
● Dropping grades at school
● Not attending school
● Being withdrawn
● Not being able to focus well
● Drinking alcohol, taking drugs
● Acting out or in a way that is completely different to normal behavior
● Running away from home
● A change in eating habits and sleeping habits
If you think your teen might be thinking of hurting themselves you need to talk to them and get help.
Take a look at the resources any suicide prevention charity might offer, get professional help, talk to the
school and so on.
Conclusion

2. If you see any of the warning signs of suicide do not ignore them and brush them off as a typical
teenager. Sometimes it might be that, but sometimes it might not and early intervention means you
could prevent their suicide attempt and get them the help they need. Keep an eye on them and listen to
them.