Suicide is a very crucial topic that should taken very seriously when intervening in a teen's life. Teen suicide can be triggered my many things and it is important to be able to recognize the warning signs that can lead to an attempted or successful taking of one's life. Teen's take their own lives for numerous reasons including feeling depressed and hopeless. There are several ways that you can help a teen if you feel that they are at risk at attempting suicide: call the physician, remove any harmful items from the house, and talk to them openly about their problems! Teen suicide is the third leading cause of death for adolescents in the United States. Together, hopefully, we can decrease that statistic and save lives!