The battle still rages and never stops. Whatever may cause people to commit suicide, don't give up hope for them. If someone you know shows signs of needing help, do just that and help them or find someone who can. Likewise, if someone knows they are dying from an illness, help them take advantage of their resources and options. So, is suicide ever something that can be justified? One might ask whether suffering is also justifiable. The painful scars left by suicide do not heal easily, and suicide has a deep and lasting impact on those left behind