Many teenagers receive demands that they must follow from their families and also burdens that they place on themselves. The teen, their parents, their friends, and the school can all be blamed for teen suicides. The adolescent may feel traumatized at school or overwhelmed by schoolwork and lack understanding. They may also feel stressed about maintaining high grades and staying connected with other students and friends. “Drastic changes in a teenager's life (such as the death of a parent, being fired, being rejected from a team or school) also precipitate stress. » (Wodarski, Harris 78). According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, “Most adolescents are more stressed when they perceive a situation as dangerous, difficult, or painful and do not have the resources to deal with it.” to cope”. Some teenagers are overwhelmed with stress. When this happens, poorly managed stress can lead to anxiety, withdrawal, aggression, physical illness or poor coping skills, and drug and/or alcohol use. All of this can lead to and trigger suicidal thoughts or