I'm not sure where to post this...but in our small state of Vermont, we have experienced 2 cases, 3 days apart, of kids shooting themselves. One was done in the boys bathroom in school, the other at home. It's so sad that a 15 and 16 year old can be so distraught and hopeless without anyone noticing! This age seems to be at a HIGH risk for depression with the way things are in their society today.

I can only urge ALL to be aware of the moods of teenagers and not to just brush it off to "they are THAT age...". Depression is real. Depression is serious. Depression can be fatal.

If you suspect that someone you know is depressed, please talk to them. If they decline to get help, call the Mental Health Dept in your community and ask advice as to how you can help.

Please, help to save a life.