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Suicides among young people nationwide have increased dramatically in recent years. Each year in the U.S., thousands of teenagers commit suicide. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for 15-to-24-year-olds, and the sixth leading cause of death for 5-to-14-year-olds. Teenagers experience strong feelings of stress, confusion, self-doubt, pressure to succeed, financial uncertainty, and other fears while growing up. For some teenagers, divorce, the formation of a new family with step-parents and step-siblings, or moving to a new community can be very unsettling and can intensify self-doubts. In some cases, suicide appears to be a "solution." Depression and suicidal feelings are treatable mental disorders. The child or adolescent needs to have his or her illness recognized and diagnosed, and appropriate treatment plans developed. When parents are in doubt whether their child has a serious problem, a psychiatric examination can be very helpful. Recognizing The Warning Signs Four out of five teens who attempt suicide have given clear warnings. Pay attention to these warning signs: · Suicide threats, direct and indirect · Obsession with death · Poems, essays and drawings that refer to death · Dramatic change in personality or appearance · Irrational, bizarre behavior · Overwhelming sense of guilt, shame or reflection · Changed eating or sleeping patterns · Severe drop in school performance · Giving away belongings · Drug and alcohol abuse · Violent reactions, rebellious behavior, running away · Loss of interest in fun activities · Intolerance for praise or rewards · Prior attempt at suicide · Family history of suicide · Verbal hints such as "I wont be a problem to you much longer; nothing matters; it's no use; i won't see you again; I wish I was never born" Common Myths Myth People who talk about suicide do not commit suicide.