Why It’s Important to Talk About Depression and Suicide: Suicide is the second leading cause of death in young people. A major cause of suicide is mental illness, very commonly depression. People feeling suicidal are overwhelmed by painful emotions and see death as the only way out, losing sight of the fact that suicide is a permanent "solution" to a temporary state—most people who try to kill themselves but live later say they are glad they didn't die.
Approximately 1 out of every 6 high school students has considered suicide in the past year
Depression and suicide affect people of every race, religious background, and income level
We need to know the warning signs of depression and suicide and how to get help if needed
Most that attempt suicide have shown signs of depression