Do you have to have a mental illness to feel suicidal?
Suicide is a very serious topic and a significant cause of death in many parts of the world. Although having a mental illness may contribute to the risk of having…
I finally told my parents that I’m depressed and self harm and think about suicide sometimes but they got angry at me and said its just a phase and to get over it
I'm scared to reach out to anyone else now, what do I do now? Hey there, thank you for reaching out to us to ask such an important question. These…
I’m suicidal and people always say to make the best out of your life since we all die anyways but I don’t see the point. I’m conflicted and don’t know what to do anymore.
Thank you very much for your question. Sending your question here is a really big step. It sounds like you’re going through a lot, I would like you to know…
Is it ever okay to just give up? Like give up on life and just kill myself?
Hi, thanks so much for asking this question. We are often so caught up in our day to day lives that we sometimes forget to talk about our emotions, feelings,…
I feel like suicide is the only answer. What do I do?
Thanks for reaching out to us, this is a really great first step in talking about what you're dealing with. The pain you're going through can be extremely overwhelming, and…
Is suicide selfish?
Hey, that’s a really good question, and we’re glad that you reached out to us. Suicide is not easy to talk about, so it’s great that you’re taking that step…
I’m suicidal and have some mental health issues but the problem for me is that I don’t want to get better …
I'm feeling really hopeless and unmotivated. What should I do? I am really glad that you decided to reach out to us, it takes a lot of courage to tell…
How can I help a friend who is struggling?
Author: Diana Prince As young people, we all struggle with aspects of our lives, from mental health to school to friendships. However, sometimes the most stressful of these things can…
I am a suicide attempt survivor
I am a suicide attempt survivor. I've been diagnosed with depression since childhood, and at the age of 15 my mental health had collapsed entirely. My best friend wouldn't talk…
Is calling ConnecTeen free?
Yes! ConnecTeen is a free confidential peer support service for teens in the Calgary and other areas as well. If you ever have a question or something you want to talk…
