Suicide-Proofing Your Life

The famous Wall Street Crash of 1929 affected people’s lives in countless ways. Perhaps the most shocking statistic resulting from the aftermath is the number of people who took their own lives. That year, over 23,000 people committed suicide; the highest number ever in American history. Last year a close friend of mine decided to take his own life. He was well liked by most people, and had tremendous potential and talent. What drives someone to become so depressed that they view death as the only way of escape from the problems of this life?