Sunday, March 20, 2005 Teenage Suicide <Tab/>A now approaching epidemic; Why Do Teens Die In Order To Live? Statistics: ·<Tab/>For every two homicides in the U.S. there are three suicides. Shaffer,4) ·<Tab/>Every hour and forty-five minutes another young person commits suicide. (Shaffer,4) ·<Tab/>Suicide is the 2nd leading …showed first 75 words of 2746 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2746 total…at a mutually agreed-upon treatment plan. A family assessment should be undertaken to evaluate what support may be available from family members and what resources are available in crisis" ( Shaffer) In conclusion catching the signs and symptoms is very important. Having parents, who care enough to listen to the teen, is another factor that is critical, and knowing that there is help out there. So do teens really have to die in order to live?