Teenage suicide is a growing concern in South Africa. Every year, we lose several young, fragile souls to suicide. Parents mourn their children while questioning what they could have done differently. We want to save you from that fate and your teenager from suicide. This article will explore teen suicide symptoms, prevention, the factors causing this tragedy, and actionable steps to help struggling adolescents. What is Teenage Suicide? Teenage suicide is when a young person intentionally takes their own life.