“No matter how many reasons there might be why there are always more why not." According to the South African Society of Psychiatrists, "one in ten teenage deaths in South Africa every year are the result of suicide." And alarmingly, SASOP says, "Up to 20% of high school learners have tried to take their own lives". Recent news has tragically placed faces to these concerning statistics, highlighting the ongoing need to reassure teens that help is always at hand. Below we explore the various issues that plague our teens, from bullying to dealing with disappointment. Here's what parents can do to help.