Deep depression can affect teens where they believe that suicide is the only solution. If a teen commits suicide, everyone is affected.

Teen suicide is a complex situation mostly of deep depression where a teen develops feelings that they are unwanted, misunderstood, angry, ashamed, abused, unloved or victimized. Teens that commit suicide may be feeling guilty about disappointing family, friends or they feel an overwhelming sense that they are too much of a burden on others. Sometimes even those who barely know the teen develop feelings of guilt, confusion and the sense they could have done something themselves to prevent the suicide. This program features young teenagers (not actors) telling their stories, in their own words and is designed for use with a general high school audience, grades 8-12.

Subjects covered include

• what is deep depression
• how deep depression is recognized
• attempted suicide
• substance abuse
• warning signs
• coping with teen problems
• where to turn to if you or a friend needs help

Instructions on how to download a subject-specific teacher's guide, which can help prompt additional discussion are available within the package.

Format: DVD
Length: 18 minutes