suicidal behavior

After one of her friends kills himself and another makes an attempt, Eilean suspects there was a suicide pact and enters a race against time to find Cathy, another friend who has gone missing--and is surprised to receive help from one of the bullies who made Eilean's group miserable.

Presents the true story of Brent Runyon who at fourteen set himself on fire and sustained burns over eighty percent of his body, and describes the months of physical and mental rehabilitation that followed as he attempted to pull his life together.

"Through a narrative-driven pro-con format supported by relevant facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrations-- this title examines issues related to teen suicide" -- Amazon.

When Simone, a bohemian transfer student to Illinois' North Shore, is thrust into a new high school reality, she unmasks a town where kids have a terrible history of throwing themselves in front of commuter trains.

"Provides consumer health information for teens on suicide risk factors, prevention, treatment of depression, and related psychological conditions common in adolescents. Includes index, resource information, online access and recommendations for further reading"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the nature of teen suicide, covering why teens commit suicide, what it is like to live with suicidal feelings, how suicide can be prevented, and more.

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.

Describes for teenagers what causes depression, what its symptoms are, and how it is treated, explaining that depression that lasts longer than a few days and interferes with a person's ability to function is a mental health issue; and discusses how to get help for oneself or for a friend suffering from depression.