STUDENTS WHO ARE AT HIGHER RISK

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• Teenagers who have attempted suicide previously, especially if problems and other recurring concerns were not completely resolved

• Teenagers with little self-esteem

• Teenagers in trouble with the law

• Teenagers who are suffering from depression

• Teenagers who have been abused, molested, or neglected

• Teenagers who abuse drugs and/or alcohol

• Teenagers who are perfectionists

• Teenagers who are struggling with sexual orientation (gays and lesbians)

• Teenagers who are in dysfunctional families

• Teenagers who fail in school-potential dropouts