suicide

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suicide

About David

1982
When her close friend since childhood murders his adoptive parents and kills himself, 17-year-old Lynn is haunted by the tragedy.

Bethie

1989
Growing up in New York City during World War II, Beth's friendship with Grace is strained as Grace grows more and more despondent following her parents' divorce.

The sacred circle of the hula hoop

1989
In the early 1960's, thirteen-year-old Robin tries, in a variety of ways, to unravel the mystery behind her older sister's dramatic change of personality and attempted suicide.

Terpin

1982
When his well-intentioned lie appears to have contributed to a man's suicide, Terpin's resolve to never again act or speak except by the truth in his heart, has far-reaching consequences.

America

2002
America, a 15-year-old runaway teen, is on the brink of suicide when Dr. B. finds him and tries to help him overcome his feelings of rejection and pain.

Teen suicide

is it too painful to grow up?
1993
Describes the victims of teen suicide, the warning signs, the grief of the survivors, and means of prevention.

Dark Harbor

2006
Stone Barrington has inherited a house on the island of Dark Harbor, Maine, from a cousin after the death of him and his family which the local police believe to be a murder/suicide. Stone, along with Lt. Dino Bacchetti, CIA agent Lance Cabot and Holly Barker, go to Maine to look into the deaths.

Tribes

2002
For Percy, the loss of his father and the suicide of his best friend build to a head during the last week before high school graudation.

The silent epidemic

2006
Presents the potential signs and causes of teen suicide as discussed by parents, teens, and experts within the dual formats of talk show and docu-drama. Contains interviews with teens who attempted suicide and discusses options available to such individuals or their parents.

Warning signs

how to help someone who is suicidal
2001
Teaches how to recognize signs of a depressed or suicidal person and covers what specific actions to take to help that person.

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