Positive adult relationships reduce adolescent suicide risk

stress, anxiety, and depression -are often an outcome for those who have lost someone close to them through suicide. Confusion and guilt about not having seen the signs of the impending suicide are often difficult feelings and emotions for survivors to resolve. Suicide 'contagion', through increased suicidal ideation and the potential for additional suicide attempts, is a concern when a suicide occurs. These societal costs make understanding and preventing adolescent suicide a compelling public health problem.