#18. From A Student's Point of View

I know the right thing to say is that suicide can be stopped with the help of the school board. But I don't know if I necessarily believe that. The scary thing about teens being suicidal is that friends feel trapped when they think their friend may be suicidal. I think they get scared to speak out, because they don't want to be another person that ends up letting down their friend by confronting them about being suicidal, because it's a very serious issue. I don't really know if that makes sense, but that's what I think. Teen suicide is a tragedy. Nobody should ever have to experience a feeling where they feel so alone that they have no other choice but to take their lives. I think the school boards DO need to continue to make sure students are aware that there are resources available and safe places. Students need to know they don't need to be afraid.