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When teens consider suicide, they often tell other teens--if not always directly, then in other ways. Updated with new facts, statistics, and resources, this book gives teens the information and insight they need to recognize the risk and respond appropriately. It spells out the warning signs, guides teens through the steps of reaching out to a friend, and explains when and how to seek help. It also suggests ways for teens to help themselves when they're feeling stressed or depressed.nbsp;
Author Notes
Dr. Richard E. Nelson has given more than 600 workshops and seminars in 27 states on suicide prevention, youth at risk, and stress. He has been a high school teacher, a counselor in junior high school, and a junior high school principal. He now works at the University of Kansas as the assistant director of Counseling and Psychological Services at Watkins Student Health Center and is an associate professor of counseling psychology. In 1994, Dr. Nelson was the first recipient of the Kansas School Counselor Association award for Outstanding Post-Secondary Counselor in Kansas. In recognition of outstanding service to counseling in Kansas, he was also awarded the Kansas Counseling Association Hall of Fame Award for 1994. Judith C. Galas started as a journalist in 1978 and has reported from Montana, New York, London, and Kansas City. For years she worked as a freelance writer and has published more than a dozen books, including several for young adults. She loves teaching her seventh graders at Bishop Seabury Academy, in Lawrence, Kansas.
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School Library Journal Review
Since teens often reach out to their peers rather than to adults, it is important for young people to know the facts about teen suicide and when to reach out, listen, and get help. This book provides clear, practical information and advice. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Table of Contents
| Foreword | p. xi |
| Introduction | p. 1 |
| Why We Wrote This Book | p. 2 |
| About This Book | p. 4 |
| We Want to Hear from You | p. 6 |
| Important Information (A Form to Copy, Fill Out, and Keep) | p. 7 |
| Part 1 Why, What, and Who | p. 9 |
| Chapter 1 Why Would Someone Want to Die? | p. 11 |
| A Need for Love | p. 13 |
| Feeling Good About Yourself | p. 14 |
| Feelings Affect Behavior | p. 17 |
| All Behavior Has a Purpose | p. 18 |
| Help, Not Suicide | p. 19 |
| Chapter 2 What You Need to Know About Suicide | p. 21 |
| Fact: Suicide Is a Leading Cause of Death Among Young People Today | p. 22 |
| Fact: Few Suicides Happen Without Some Warning | p. 22 |
| Fact: Suicide Is Preventable | p. 23 |
| Fact: Talking About Suicide Won't Give Teenagers Ideas | p. 23 |
| Fact: Suicide Is Not Inherited | p. 23 |
| Fact: Most Suicidal People Are Not Mentally Ill | p. 24 |
| Fact: People Who Talk About Suicide Commit Suicide | p. 25 |
| Fact: Suicide Is Not Just a Way to Get Attention | p. 25 |
| Fact: Suicidal Teens Believe Their Problems Are Serious | p. 26 |
| Fact: Many Things Lead Up to a Suicide | p. 26 |
| Fact: No Special Types of People Commit Suicide | p. 27 |
| Fact: People Who Attempt Suicide Are in the Most Danger When They Start to Feel Better | p. 27 |
| Fact: A Concerned, Caring Friend Can Make a Difference | p. 28 |
| Chapter 3 What Are the Warning Signs of Suicide? | p. 31 |
| Suicide Threats | p. 32 |
| Sudden Changes in Behavior | p. 33 |
| Significant Losses | p. 34 |
| Giving Away Treasured Possessions | p. 35 |
| Tying Up Loose Ends | p. 35 |
| Aggression, Rebellion, and Disobedience | p. 36 |
| Self-Destructive Behavior | p. 36 |
| Loss of Self-Esteem | p. 37 |
| Chapter 4 Who's at Risk? | p. 39 |
| Teens Who Are Depressed | p. 41 |
| Teens Who Have Problems with Alcohol and Other Drugs | p. 42 |
| Teens Who Are Gay, Lesbian, or Questioning Their Sexual Orientation | p. 43 |
| Teens Who Have Attempted Suicide Before or Who Come from Homes Where Someone Has Committed Suicide | p. 45 |
| Teens Who Are Gifted | p. 45 |
| Teens Who Have Learning Differences | p. 46 |
| Teens Who Are Pregnant | p. 46 |
| Teens Who Are Abused | p. 48 |
| When High-Risk Becomes At-Risk | p. 49 |
| Part 2 How to Be a Suicide Preventer | p. 51 |
| Chapter 5 Reach Out | p. 53 |
| Ask the Right Questions | p. 54 |
| The Spontaneous Plan | p. 56 |
| Assess the Danger | p. 57 |
| Constricted Thinking | p. 59 |
| Chapter 6 Listen | p. 63 |
| Be an Active Listener | p. 64 |
| Have Empathy | p. 64 |
| Be a Word Detective | p. 65 |
| Active Listening Do's and Don'ts | p. 67 |
| Be Positive | p. 68 |
| What If You're Afraid You're Not a Good Listener? | p. 70 |
| If You're Still Unsure About Your Skills | p. 71 |
| Be Yourself | p. 71 |
| Chapter 7 Get Help | p. 73 |
| Who Should You Tell? | p. 74 |
| Go Together for Help | p. 76 |
| Make Sure an Adult Knows | p. 77 |
| What Next? | p. 77 |
| Peer Helpers | p. 78 |
| How to Help a Friend Through a Suicidal Crisis (A Form to Copy and Keep) | p. 80 |
| Chapter 8 Help Yourself | p. 81 |
| Help for Helpers | p. 82 |
| Help for Survivors | p. 85 |
| Protect Yourself Against Suicide | p. 89 |
| Help for When You're Feeling Stressed | p. 93 |
| Crisis Checklist (A Form to Copy and Fill Out) | p. 95 |
| Books That Can Help You Help Yourself | p. 96 |
| Chapter 9 Get Your School and Community Involved | p. 99 |
| Who Needs to Know About Teen Suicide? | p. 100 |
| How You Can Educate Others: A Step-by-Step Action Plan | p. 101 |
| Suicide Warning Signs (A Card to Copy, Cut Out, and Keep) | p. 106 |
| Chapter 10 Resources | p. 107 |
| Crisis Assistance | p. 107 |
| Readings and References | p. 109 |
| Index | p. 111 |
| About the Authors | p. 115 |
