suicidal behavior

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.

Contains twenty-one essays in which the authors debate various aspects of suicide, discussing whether it is ever acceptable, the causes of teen suicide, the legalization of physician-assisted suicide, and social response to the problem.

Examines some of the causes of suicidal behavior in teenagers, including mental health issues and outside pressures, and discusses prevention efforts and help for survivors.

Discusses attitudes toward suicide throughout history and describes the psychological profile of suicides and ways that someone considering suicide can be helped.

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.