The purpose of this paper is to explain the causes and effects of teen suicides. Some causes are depression, stress, parents, drugs, popularity status, and self doubt or esteem. A few of the effects are the lose of a life, young or old, the anguish and grief from family and loved ones. About 30,000 people commit suicide a year. To me this number is quite high, and to think that number is always rising -- especially with the future generations. College student suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for their age group. Also, from ages 10-14 it is the 4th leading cause.
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