Young men are not the only people at risk of suicide, but the fact that they form the major demographic when the topic is raised tells its own story. Young men are having trouble adapting to life in modern Ireland. There are many reasons for this and Senator Ryan mentioned the culture of alcohol, drugs and sex. We must ask what is it about our society that makes these young men take their own lives. Why is their suffering so great that they feel the need to end it all when their entire lives lie ahead of them? We must try to answer these questions.