Adolescence: Be a sport

What the people who have seen more years say : if only we had faced problem with more faith in ourselves; looking back it was not such a big deal- so there is a broader perspective to be considered

Spiritual perspective: One should not take what one cant give: we can’t give life, we have no right to take it {even our own}

Also, most of things in life are on auto mode ( thankfully) viz. body growth: you need not take care of them; you only need to take care of your reaction/ feelings/ emotions to them. Hustle all you can but without the mental burden. It will all turn out well

be Thankful

Suicide among adolescents (15-25Yrs) has a very high rate

Self harm & destroying outside things are attempted; suicide is a cry for help; person is ambivalent between choice to live & die

Warning signs of suicides:

• Adolescent talks of suicide/ death
• Previous suicidal attempts
• Changes in personality/ moods
• Changes in eating/ sleeping patterns
• Withdrawal from friends/activities
• Taking unusual risks
• Collecting sleeping pills/ poisonous substances
• Giving away prized possessions
• Drug abuse

How to prevent suicides

• Don’t leave the person alone
• Don’t ignore early warning signs
• Keep all harmful stuff ( sharp objects, pills, poisons) out of reach
• Seek medical help
• Keep your composure to help the person in need