Suicide is not an easy topic to discuss, but talking about suicide saves lives.
There are many reasons people consider taking their own life: feeling like a burden to others, seeing no reason to keep living, depression, despair, pain, hopelessness, guilt, abuse, rejection, etc.
People who live with suicidal ideation are hurting so badly that they want nothing more than for the pain to end. They cannot imagine the pain ever going away.
Suicide prevention starts with recognizing the warning signs, taking them seriously, and reaching out to the person who is struggling.