Almost 16 percent of teens in high school have considered suicide, according to a study from The Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and nearly half of those have tried it. Some experts point a finger of blame at our culture’s greater technological connectivity. “What happens with an increase in communication among students is that there’s more pressure,” says Dr. Hector Adames, a Chicago-area neuropsychologist. “There’s more bullying. When adolescents and children feel embarrassed, it’s kind of like the end of the world for them.” There’s no silver bullet to solve the problem, experts say. The most important thing is to stay involved with the lives of teens. “It’s OK to be vigilant,” Adames says. “It’s OK to ask questions. And most important: observe, observe, observe. If there’s any change, if there’s anything different about your child.” (MSNBC)
