suicidal behavior

Discusses drugs and suicide, how they can both function as forms of escape, how one can lead to the other, and what the alternatives are.

Surveys the social phenomenon of suicide, its causes, primary victims, and prevention.

Discusses warning signs and causes of teenage suicide, with chapters on prevention techniques such as listening and outreach. 'Includes advice for young people on managing stress and on encouraging community involvement.

Examines the causes and prevention of teenage suicide, sharing the stories of some who survived and some who did not and providing warning signs that may indicate if a friend is in danger of attempting suicide.

Examines reasons why young people kill themselves, how to recognize when friends are in such trouble, and how to help potential suicide victims.

Explains the causes and consequences of suicide and suggests ways of dealing with problems, preventing suicide, and coping with the suicide of a loved one.

Presents a discussion of suicide, examining some of the reasons why teens kill themselves, and offering advice to young people on how to help themselves and their friends deal with feelings and situations that might lead to suicide. Includes addresses and Internet sites for further information and assistance.

Uses data from the Gallup Youth Survey and other sources, to examine the issue of teenage suicide.

Chronicles the mental breakdown of Esther Greenwood--a brilliant, beautiful, talented and successful young woman.

Explains what suicide is and offers a look at suicide throughout history, describes some factors that cause people to consider or attempt suicide, looks at why suicide is increasing among young people, and offers some treatment options for prevention.