The consequences of suicide are devastating and can be particularly traumatic when a young person commits suicide. The issue of youth suicide is an important and sensitive topic that needs to be explored and discovered. In this essay I will discuss the various reasons why young people (between the ages of 15 and 24) choose to commit suicide and what can be done in the future to help in the prevention of suicide among young people. Suicide occurs as a result of a variety of reasons, some of which are: difficult relationships (family, friends, romantic), social isolation, gender issues, abuse (sexual, physical, emotional, verbal), or mental health issues. In this essay I will argue that suicide should, and can be, a preventable problem in the future, a problem that many people should be able to avoid if the correct steps are taken to assess and treat the suicidal person before the act is committed . Suicide is defined as the deliberate act of taking one's own life. The purpose of suicide is to remove oneself from an unpleasant or intolerable situation. This can take many forms, all of which depend on the individual's intolerance for the situation in which they find themselves. Not only must the individual be intolerant of their situation, but they must also see no end to their suffering. Therefore, what causes suicide is that the individual sees no hope in their future to get out of their unbearable situation. When it comes to young people, taking their own life is particularly concerning due to their lack of life experience or the short time they have existed. Yet suicide is on the rise among young people, as the Canadian Mental Health Association states, “suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people” (Canadian Mental Health Association, 2013). Suicide is a reality... halfway... that must be a problem, especially among young people (aged 15-24), we must be aware of the preventative options we can take. To do this we need to examine why young people commit suicide, as discussed in this essay, and what steps we can take. To prevent a suicide from occurring, we must first identify whether the person is suicidal, or could become suicidal, and then we must understand why they feel this way and why ending their life is their only option. These steps can be addressed by family, friends and qualified professionals, in order to make a preventive attempt. In the future, suicide should and can be prevented. This essay has explored ways to do this and how it can be accomplished. By knowing the preventative measures that can be taken, we can prevent suicide from becoming a growing problem among young people and we can save the lives of tomorrow's young people.