(1) Suicide is "the act or act of intentionally killing oneself." Suicide has been a worldwide problem in today's society. “Suicide kills nearly 30,000 Americans every year” (SAVE 1). Some suicide attempts are caused by “depression, mental health, death of a loved one, major loss such as loss of job, home, or money, drug abuse, alcohol abuse, and bullying” (Caruso 1). Suicide is an escape from the pain that people have suffered. It was easier for people to end their heartbreaking lives than to have to live in misery for years. “A growing number of studies have shown that alcohol and drug abuse are second only to depression and other mood disorders as the most frequent risk factors for suicide” (Wohlenhaus 127). Some signs and symptoms of depression include “difficulty concentrating, remembering details, making decisions, thoughts of suicide, overeating, and aches, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems that do not improve even with treatment” (NIMH, depression 3). Alcohol was the most common substance found in suicide victims during testing. “Studies have shown that a type of psychotherapy called cognitive therapy reduced the rate of repeat suicide attempts by 50% during one year of follow-up” (Wohlenhaus 8). Therapy is an alternative that can help prevent suicide. Currently, the media has been reporting suicides, which means preventing or causing suicides, but this can be easily solved by reporting safely. (2) Suicide should be announced in the media because it is making people more informed about what is happening. in today's society. Bain, a suicide prevention worker, said: "I think for the average person struggling with suicidal ideation, listening...in the middle of a sheet of paper...should be used instead of posting photos or videos of the incident, location or method of death, grieving family, friends, memorials or funerals” (NIMH 1 suicide). If photos or videos of the victim's death were displayed in the media, it would increase the possibility of numerous deaths , by cautiously informing suicide, one can enlighten others and reduce the amount of deaths. (5) Therefore, suicides reported by the media lead or abstain from suicides. This situation can be resolved by making people more aware of what suicide is publicized leads to copycat suicide, but on the other hand informs the public so that they become more aware and attentive. Broadcasting suicide in the media can actually prevent suicide, but is more likely to promote suicide and cause casualties..