

Letter to Parents - Teenage Suicide, Impulsivity and Depression
The teacher called me over the phone and said in a calm voice, “Your son attempted suicide in school and is now on the way to the hospital.” It was as if the world stood still. How I wanted to say, “Excuse me, what did you say?” The words were clear, yet they were incomprehensive, or I simply refused to comprehend. We headed to the hospital emergency room. Checking with reception, they confirmed he was there. We acted as how we usually visit hospitalized friends or relatives,