suicidal behavior

Seventeen-year-old Paige Wheeler died in a fall off the high school roof and now her spirit seems bound to the school grounds, along with Brooke and Evan, two other teen ghosts who died there--but maybe if she can solve the mystery of her apparent suicide they will all be able to move on.

Presents a discussion of suicide among teenagers that covers high-risk population statistics, causes of suicide, the role of antidepressants and cyberbullying, and the benefits of open classroom communication, crisis hotlines, and high school programs to prevent the problem.

"Provides basic consumer health information for teens about suicide risk factors, warning signs, intervention and treatment, and prevention strategies. Includes index, directory of crisis hotlines and support groups, and resource information"--Provided by publisher.

Alphabetically arranged entries provide information on the lives and careers of 840 men and women from the entertainment industry who committed suicide between 1905 and 2000.

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.

Examines some of the reasons and causes for teenage suicide and other self-destructive behavior and discusses what can be done about this increasing problem.

Discusses possible causes of teenage suicide, the effects on the family, and ways to prevent the suicide of friends.

Provides information about teenage suicide by exploring such topics as how does a suicidal person think, options for help, and others.

Provides information for teens about suicide and self-destructive behaviors, examining the difference between healthy and unhealthy risk-taking, discussing substance abuse, risky relationships, self-injury, eating disorders, and suicide, and including resources for further study.

Provides basic information about suicide, examining causes, threats, warning signs, and risk factors; looks at the links between teen suicide and mental health disorders; describes different types of psychotherapy and medication for teens at risk for suicide; offers advice on how to help friends who are thinking about killing themselves; and includes advice on dealing with grief.