South students create suicide prevention guide to aid struggling teens

South Salem High School students at a Saxon Strong club meeting on Dec. 6, 2021 (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter)

Ava Templeton knows how unhelpful well-intentioned friends and adults can be for teenagers struggling with depression.

The 17-year-old South Salem High School senior has had people offer unsolicited advice when she’s sought someone to listen and empathize with her.

“People are like telling you to try exercising to get your mood up,” she said. “I’d more so…