es are more likely to commit the suicide. Males are 4 to 5.5 times more likely of completing a suicide attempt. Out of every 25 females that attempt suicide, one completes it. With the males, one of every three that attempt to take their own life succeeds King [2]). Just because the females successfully complete fewer suicides then those of the male gender their threats or attempts should not be taken any less seriously. Furthermore, one – third to one – half of the teens that try to kill themselves have previously attempted the same act (King [2]).
             There are many reasons that a teen might give for trying to attempt suicide and/or wanting to complete the suicide attempt. The most common reason stated by teens for wanting to commit suicide was the fact that they claimed to want "to escape an unbearable situation or to stop feeling pain" (Reason's [1]). The feeling of inadequency, experiencing depression, loss of something extremely important such as a parent or friend are other reasons listed by teens as
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