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Teenage depression & suicide

2004
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.

Suicide & self-destructive behaviors

Learn about the five most self-destructive behaviors: substance abuse, risky sex, self-injury, eating disorders, and suicide. Causes, consequences, and treatment options are examined, and the final chapter provides healthy less-risky alternatives teens can take to accomplish their independence-seeking goals.

The Burn journals

2005
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.

One in thirteen

the silent epidemic of teen suicide
2001
A study of teen suicide, examining the scope of the problem, the reasons why teenagers commit suicide, how they choose to die, and the differences in suicide rates among boys and girls, and African-Americans, whites, and Latinos; profiles three teens who committed suicide; and looks at what is and is not being done to help.

Teen suicide

2014
Authors present differing opinions on whether teen suicide is a major health problem, whether bullying increases the risk of teen suicide, and whether gay teens face an increased risk of suicide.

Teen suicide

2012
This absorbing volume explores some of the reasons behind the teen suicides. It explains that there are other ways to address problems that are causing someone pain or feelings of hopelessness. Teens will learn about the possible warning signs of someone who might be thinking of committing suicide and methods of intervention.

Teen suicide

2009
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.

Out of time

2003
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.

Will's choice

a suicidal teen, a desperate mother, and a chronicle of recovery
2005
Gail Griffith chronicles her efforts to save her teenage son from the throes of teen depression, sharing how her son's suicide attempt impacted their family and her own feelings of self-worth.

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