Be aware that clots in the brain can lead to a variety of frightening symptoms. The brain controls almost all of the bodyâs functions. If a clot impedes the flow of blood to the brain, it can affect sight, speech, and virtually all other functions of the body.
Teen girl 'who encouraged her boyfriend to kill himself' appears in court trying to get her police statements thrown out of manslaughter trial. 1  Michelle Carter, then 17, sent Conrad Roy III, 18, text messages instructing and encouraging him to take his own life in 2014, prosecutors say.
Untreated depression is the number one risk for suicide among youth. Suicide is the third leading cause of death in 15 to 24 year olds and the fourth leading cause of death in 10 to 14 year olds. Young males age 15 to 24 are at highest risk for suicide, with a ratio of males to females at 7:1. (American Association of Suicidology, 1996)