Why is suicide so common among teens?
It is difficult to say for sure why teens appear to be so susceptible to death by suicide. From a psychological standpoint teens are very hard on themselves. The desire to fit in, the need to feel accepted, the constant pressure to be a good kid and a cool person are especially stressful during the teen years. Teens who feel socially isolated or unsupported by peers and/or family may turn to suicide to ease their pain. (It is important to note that there is a difference between what is TRUE and what a teen feels is true. A teen may be loved by family and respected by peers but still feel isolated and rejected.) Other reasons for the high rate of suicide among teens include; hormonal influences, undiagnosed or emerging mental illness, intense psychological struggles, and the so-called "immortality complex" of youth. Most teens who attempt suicide report a rich fantasy around the event, a fantasy that includes being noticed after death by those who have ignored them, causing regret among those they feel have wronged them and teaching a lesson to those who have harmed them. When teens think of suicide they often feel that they will be able to watch what happens after their death. This fantasy is an example of how weak a grasp suicidal teens have on the reality of the situation. Far too many suicidal teens do not ever stop to consider the finality of the act of suicide. Because suicidal thoughts are often part of a recognition/revenge fantasy it is all too easy for the immature teen psyche to play down the severity of suicide. This does not mean that teen suicides are not serious attempts to die; any suicide attempt is a serious thing. However teens are at a point in their lives where mortality is just a word without meaning. This combined with an emotionally fragile personality and/or a devastating life event can lead to an increased risk of suicide.

If you kill yourself can you still get in to heaven?
That is a question for theologists and religious leaders. Christian morality tends to frown on suicide and tells people that suicide will result in banishment from Heaven. Other faiths have similar taboos against suicide while others recognize it as an honorable or noble way to die. If you want to know where your faith stands on the issue you should consult a leader in your religious community.