It's not always easy to get teenagers to share their problems and issues with their parents, let alone getting them to participate in daily conversations with more than mono-syllable grunts.
But they do talk with each other. Maybe not to share life threatening issues, but when one is aware of depressing issues troubling a friend, they try to help.
Teenagers who have lost a friend or relative to suicide are acutely aware of the pain, suffering, and consequences of this shattering event.
Some teenagers who have actually tried it themselves, and failed (survived), have the deepest understanding and participate in Internet forums to share their experiences and help other teeners get through their darkest time of depression.
Visit one of these forums - like "Open Your Eyes to Teen Suicide" at
http://www.bebo.com/OYETTS
Read what teenagers are saying about themselves and their friends who have considered, attempted and actually committed suicide.
And maybe because it's peer talk - teens talking to teens in their language - it can help parents better understand the issues of their teen aged children and get some clues to recognizing their distress in time to avoid a catastrophe.
There's more helpful advice and information on causes for teenage suicide for parents and guardians at
http://www.SpeakUpSaveLives.com
Monday, September 1, 2008
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