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Many young people may feel lonely, sad, and anxious at times. It is a normal part of growing up. But for some, these feelings can become very powerful. A teen may feel helpless. He or she may start to see suicide as the only way out. But choosing death is never a solution to a problem. It is only an escape. At one time, suicide was considered a disgrace. In parts of Europe, people who killed themselves were often buried at a crossroads. This was intended to draw attention and shame to the suicide. For many years, suicide was considered a crime in some parts of the United States. Many movies, plays, and books tell stories about teens that killed themselves. Remember the two young lovers in Shakespeare's Romeo and Julie? They each took their own life when they thought the other was dead. But suicide is neither romantic nor glamorous. It helps no one. Young people can be very unhappy at times. But they may not truly want to die. They may need to know that someone cares. They may need to be shown that they have other choices. They need to be encouraged to choose life. Suicide is always tragic. But it is especially sad when a young person decides that life is not worth living. That person's friends and family will feel pain and grief for the rest of their lives. After ever teen suicide, grief-stricken friends try to understand how someone they knew and loved could have such strong feelings. How could it happen without anyone else knowing or being able to help? School counselors and teachers grieve too. They know that such death could almost certainly have been prevented. Counseling, or "crisis intervention," can save lives. But people must be aware in order to help. Den texten är BRA...
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