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Exceptional discussion was raised by the topic of “suicide – teenagers and their problems” in Senaki youth center.

The participants consider that transitional age for the teenagers is quite critical. In this period the sense of protest and self-establishment grows, which is that often ended by disappointment. Some of them do not show the problems, but inner emotions are so difficult that they can not solve them, it is often connected with suicide.

The participants also thought about a role of school and family

-We must take care of each other, learn tollerancy, we must know more about problems of our close people – this was one of the opinions, which was shown during a meeting

The project is implemented with the support of Kvinna till Kvinna,

 women’s Foundation (Sweden)

At the initiative of Khurcha youth center (Zugdidi district) debates were held in Zugdidi University named Meskhia. Participants actively discussed the topic of suicide. Leader of the meeting familiarized participants with the statistics on which it is clear that suicide victims are often teenagers.

During the discussions, it was noted:

"On the background of social problems parents almost do not control their children. In the transitional age it reflects negatively."

"Communication is weak between school and family, because of what a teenager is often out of attention."

According to participants, this issue should be interested for the whole society, it is desirable to conduct workshops in schools, interviews with psychologist for not to leave teenagers alone with their problems.

The project is implemented with the support of Kvinna till Kvinna,

 women’s Foundation (Sweden)