is also a danger period for suicidal ideation. Adolescents can be impulsive and see self-destruction as an easy, sweeping solution to what seem to be overwhelming problems, without thinking through the consequences. Brian is at risk for such black-and-white thinking, seeing killing himself as the only way to deal with the shame of a failing grade and the disappointment of his parents.
Andy Carr is also struggling with his identity. He starts the day wearing his letter jacket, cle
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