Suicide may be self-focused, but that is very different than selfish. In fact, many suicides are driven by the idea that one is a burden to others.

Talking about suicide provides the opportunity for communication. The first step in encouraging person with thoughts of suicide to live comes from talking about those feelings.

All suicide attempts must be treated as though the person has the intent to die. Do not dismiss a suicide attempt as simply being an attention-gaining device. The attention they get may well save their lives.

Adolescent suicidal behavior is most common during the spring and early summer months.

The opposite may be true. In the three months following an attempt, a young person is at most risk of dying by suicide. The apparent lifting of the problems could mean the person has made a firm decision to die by suicide and feels better because of this decision.