Canada is home to a growing population of 32 million people, however the percentage of teenagers who take their own lives is also on the rise. Teen suicide is an escalating crisis in Canada and the rate that teenagers commit such an act is becoming a problem. The suicide of a youth affects not only the victim, but also the family and friends. Over the course of 40 years, the Canadian teen suicide rate has increased five fold. To remedy this hurt and suffering in Canada, the trend needs to be reversed by better understanding what motivates teen suicide and eliminating the causes.

Canadian statistics relating to teenage suicide show a disturbing trend over the years. In Canada, suicide is the second highest cause of death for youths aged 10-24. These statistics record only those teens that have either attempted or committed suicide however leave out those who are silently...