tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-514457884876261588.post1951216272601882705..comments2024-01-07T09:44:39.429-06:00Comments on <a href="http://www.jtirregulars.com/">JT IRREGULARS</a>: "Depression And Mental Illness Behind Rising Number Of Teen Suicides"OrbsCorbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195806840368262235noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-514457884876261588.post-73750584591703580632015-08-02T14:06:34.915-05:002015-08-02T14:06:34.915-05:00A friend of mind just did himself in...sad.A friend of mind just did himself in...sad.SERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011742429467763315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-514457884876261588.post-7812548917549539392015-07-31T09:51:27.691-05:002015-07-31T09:51:27.691-05:00I don't have to even read the story, to which ...I don't have to even read the story, to which I say NO SHIT. What genus figured this one out? I have endured the PAIN for a 16 year old boy, doing such. I also suffered the loss of another young friend to the same end. I NOW must think of this EACH and every day with the eight wonderful grandchildren I have, wondering If things are going ok, and they try to remain happy. The Girlfriend, Boyfriend thing scares the crap out of me. I don't necessarily believe the "Mental Illness" part, I do however think DEPRESSION, Is a HUGE problem, probably stemming from NO family unit, as KK said so well. I had a pretty good family unit, and my Grandkids have had GREAT parental support. It still doesn't take my fear away. Finally, I will add, I hope and pray, that NONE of you FRIENDS have to ever endure the pain of someone's suicide. Perhaps some of you already have, to which I say I am sorry, as I KNOW how you feel, but the pain will eventually turn to anger, for the selfishness this person had.Toadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14767895804857825901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-514457884876261588.post-9233967882968366682015-07-31T07:57:14.039-05:002015-07-31T07:57:14.039-05:00It is sad and hard to see the numbers. The teen y...It is sad and hard to see the numbers. The teen years are really a struggle for many kids. Sure seems like it is harder now than it was for us, and I remember how difficult it was back in the day. Family units and stability have changed. There appears to be much less home support now, with many kids basically left to fend for themselves and often their siblings. <br /><br />The constant pressure from electronics, and online activity is out control 24/7 for many. Bullying via electronics is a big deal. It doesn't stop once they leave school for the day or over the weekend. <br /><br />Schools are overwhelmed, social workers and school psychologists have more cases than can be kept up with. Schools are dealing with kids under the influence almost daily. Anger issues, fighting, theft, drugs, truancy. The issues are serious, and the pot is constantly on boil.kkditherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16181697760037435065noreply@blogger.com