Causes of Teenage Suicide Essay

Depression. A mental illness that seems to be effecting twenty percent of the teenage population (citation). Believed to be a disease that only effects the poor or a specific race, depression is a disorder that is victimizing even the most popular of individuals, such as Marilyn Monroe. The research question that is explored in this essay, explains the many effects of depression on teens aged 10 -16, which are the symptoms or results of an issue. Many times these teens are unknowingly effected…

The friar, a character often viewed as the supportive mentor of Romeo and Juliet, is actually guilty of manslaughter. In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, two teenage lovers struggle through a series of conflicting circumstances and unfortunate events that ultimately lead to their dramatic deaths. The conflicting circumstances are inevitably caused by a tradition of family rivalry, but the unfortunate events are created and tangled up by none other than Friar Lawrence, who is supposed to be a…

The story of O.J. Simpson and his wife Nicole Simpson is a unique story. The couple transitioned from love and family, to beatings and death. Therefore did people know that O.J. Simpsons’ house was visited by the police for a domestic violence call? The fact that O.J. was a famous football star excluded him from receiving any jail time. Despite an incident like this happening, why did Nicole not divorce OJ after the first time that it happened? Domestic violence is a sensitive topic, but it must…

You can only face your fear of bullying by standing up to the bully, but why is bullying taken lightly especially with adults? Bullying is more than just the physical form, in fact so many kids and adults commit suicide due to bullying and everybody is affected when it comes to bullying whether they are directly involved or watching. There is no excuse for bullying, but there is no excuse for when people take it lightly and turn their heads to the situation. If everybody lends a hand to take a…

imperfections. Bright lights have a deeper effect on Blanche than just her looks, “I can't stand a naked light bulb….” (Williams 54). Bright lights remind Blanche of the searchlight which revealed the horrific sight of Blanche’s husband, Allan’s, suicide. Normand Berlin implies “That she must cover the light and live in the shadows indicates her twilight condition and her attitude towards life…” (Berlin 37). Blanche prefers to stay in the dark not only physically, but mentally she stays in the…

things that offer the perception of improvement. A teenager wants to be liked and accepted by the people around them. They want to be part of the popular peer in crowd dynamic. Obtaining this approval is significant because it makes the difficult teenage years a little bit more bearable. The susceptibility to drug addiction affects the formation of the student’s personality. One of the reasons its appearance is the socialization defects within the family, regrettable attitude of parents to…

In the novel, The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger, Holden is a potentially psychotic teenage boy who has been expelled from four schools. Holden does not care about anything except for his siblings. Holden’s sadness starts with the death of his brother, Allie, due to Leukemia. Holden feels that a part of him is missing which sparks extreme depression inside of him. Holden is even more at risk for a meltdown when he goes to boarding to school, which separates him from his sister, Phoebe–and…

a sense masculinity in men that is harmful to society. Men are socialized to suppress emotions from a young age and in doing so, seek other outlets for their negativity. Alcohol and video games, often of a violent nature, are common outlets among teenage boys but can elicit aggressive reactions. These outlets, plus the suppressed negativity has lead to a culture of anger and aggressiveness amongst men which often leads to…

Delicious, freshly prepared, juicy, and satisfying are some words people may use to describe fast food. On the other hand, some may say it is greasy, unhealthy, and unflavorful. The fast food industry is responsible for a number of issues that they create that affect people’s lives. The main ethical issues of the fast food industry are poor food quality, dangerous working conditions, and advertising to children, especially in schools. The fast food industry originally stemmed from southern…

overcome and affects people’s esteem, confidence, or the development of negative emotions which impacts on accomplishing simple tasks on daily life. In the novel Finding Alice, by Melody Carlson, describes the adventures and the tragedies that a teenage girl suffering from schizophrenia goes through. Alice after growing up in a strict religious environment with severe parents and teachers and after going through a breakup shows the first signs of schizophrenia. Alice believes that God talks to…