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The saddest reason of all for suicide is mental illness. Teens who are depressed for a long period of time need to get professional help. If your parents won’t help you, find an adult who will.
What are some signs of suicidal thoughts? Kids who are normally outgoing become moody and silent. Kids who usually make good grades start failing in school. They become withdrawn and constantly depressed. They may become aggressive, picking fights with everybody. Some fall victim to eating disorders, eating too much or too little. Some teens who are thinking of suicide may suddenly start giving away prized possessions. Some threaten suicide, telling everyone, "I'm going to kill myself."
What can you do to stop a friend from killing himself? First of all, don’t back away. Listen to him. Keep a lookout for possible problems. Tell a trusted adult if a friend says he is going to kill himself.
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