suicide

"When Alexi Pappas was four years old, her mother committed suicide, drastically altering the course of Pappas's life and setting her on a perpetual search for female role models. When her father started signing her up for sports teams as a way to keep his bereaved daughter busy, female athletes became some of the first women Pappas looked up to, and she became a girl with a goal: to be an Olympian. Despite setbacks and hardships, Pappas held fast to that dream, putting in the . . . hard work, both mentally and physically, and letting nothing stand in her way until she achieved it, making her Olympic debut as a runner in 2016. [This book] showcases Pappas's signature . . . voice as she reflects upon the touchstone moments in her life and the lessons that have powered her career as both anathlete and artist--chief among them, how to be brave"--Provided by publisher.

"Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among young people, and yet most of us are very reluctant to even broach the subject. This book takes an empathetic and honest look at this serious public health crisis. What causes people to consider taking their own lives? How have societal views of suicide evolved over time? And what can we do to help friends and family members get out of that dark place?"--Back cover.

Nordic language linguistics expert Valerie Chesterfield is still reeling from the death of her climate scientist brother Andy, when she accepts a call from Andy's research partner Wyatt to assist him with an improbable case. Wyatt's found a girl trapped in ice, who thaws out alive and appears to be from an ancient culture. As Valerie tries to communicate with the girl, she makes an unexplained connection with her and must uncover the truth of Wyatt's research to help her.

Describes issues surrounding teen suicide, how these issues affect individuals and society, and how they are being addressed.

"Raven goes undercover to find the link between a pharmaceutical company and a wave of teen suicides."--.

A book for teens about depression, suicide, and self-harm.

Explores the issue of suicide, including how to find help, understanding what it is, and more.

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.

Having fallen into an anonymous existence that allows her to keep her psychic gifts a secret, Julia Severn is surprised when she is asked to use her abilities to help locate a missing person. As she sifts through physical and psychic clues, she uncovers evidence that the missing person may have a connection to her mother, who committed suicide years ago.

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.