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Caiti Eells
Teenage Suicide
Suicide ranks third as the most common cause of death of people ages 15 to 24 years old.
More then 5,000 teens take their lives each year in the Unites States alone.
13 year old Joshua Melo committed suicide on December 3rd, 2004. His fathers words leave a lasting impression on everyone…“I had to cut my son down from a tree.”-The first words of John Melo’s eulogy for his son.
75% of teens who commit suicide
are either depressed, bullied
or are abusing drugs and alcohol.
Monday- Money taken
Tuesday- Names called
Wednesday- My uniform torn
Thursday- My body pouring with blood
Friday- It’s ended
Saturday- Freedom
Vijay Singh was 13 years old when he wrote this in his diary.Vijay Singh was only 13 years old when he committed suicide.
ANYONE CAN HELP!
Anyone can help a suicidal teen. IF you know someone who is being bullied, is depressed or has signs of depression, or someone you know who may be abusing alcohol and drugs.
For more information go to www.endteensuicide.org. This website provides support groups and more information on the scary truth about teenage suicide, warning signs of suicidal teens and ways to help suicidal teens, also the website provides a 24 hour hotline for troubled teens who are having suicidal thoughts.
For More Information:
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