When a teenager commits the awful act of suicide, the first question people want to know is why they took their own life in the first place. Committing suicide during the teenage years becomes a devastating loss since a teen has their whole life to live. Discerning what happened to an emotional and hormonal can be impossible especially if they did not leave a suicide note, which most do not.

Teen suicide is a cry for help while they are drowning in their pain and trauma with no perceivable way out. Typically, those who commit suicide will put a plan into motion to cope with their emotions rather than get the personalized help they need in a therapeutic setting. As devastating as this topic of teen suicide is, knowing the top reasons that teenagers want to take away their life for good is important to ponder on so that parents can look for the signs.

Discouragement

Teens who have to deal with negative circumstances in their life such as their parents splitting up, dealing with bullying, or the death of a loved one may feel like they have no option other than wanting to die. When big events like these happen in their life, parents need to keep a close eye on their behaviors, emotions, and verbiage.

Rejection

The teenage years can be full of rejection from friends and love interests that can make them feel like their whole world is shattered. Seeking the approval of others during the teenage years is a part of growing up and can be very thing that can set a teen over the edge when they get shunned or made fun of. Teens who are overly sad and start spending their time isolating alone after being part of a crowd should be monitored closely

Defeat

Teens who think they will never amount anything or who think they have become a burden to their parents or loved ones may choose to commit suicide to escape the feelings regarding their personal setbacks. Parents actually play the biggest role in the security of a teen and could change the course of their teen's emotional progress by showing them they are loved and wanted. Edification is the key to making a teen believe they have a reason to live.

The normal feelings that teens endure can be unbearable and make them believe that these emotions will never end. Parents should be engaged with their teenagers so they know that they are not alone and that they can get through their difficult times. Even if they rebuke their parent's advances to be present in their lives, parents should still attempt to support their teen at all costs. Suicide is a very serious matter and when fulfilled can bring unfathomable pain and loss.

If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention hotline at: 1-800-273-8255

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