When thinking of behavioral therapy, how is behavior learned should come to mind. According to research, there are several reasons why children and teens may develop suicide thoughts. One reason could be a mental illness that involves health issues such as a bipolar disorder. It can be very hard and difficult for the child to cope or handle his or her own mental illness. When a parent suffered with their own depression or substance abuse problems can weigh heavy on a child allowing them to develop low-esteem or heavy responsibilities at a young age that can be become very overwhelming. Other behavioral theory that connects to thoughts of suicide is rather have tried it before, or from a friend, family or a hero that have recently attempt
