Out of the darkness

Ben Goode

Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for 15- to 24-year-olds. While parents, teachers, friends and news organizations struggle with how – and how much – to talk about the issue, many teens are left in the dark, feeling alone. They try to reach out. Eight out of 10 people who attempt or succeed in ending their own lives have hinted about their plans. Recognizing those hints – and being equipped to address them – is one step in proving to teens that they aren’t alone. In a three-week series, Metroland Media looks at the impact of youth suicide in our communities and brings the issue out of the darkness.

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