Teen Suicide

Name: Teen Suicide
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ISBN: 9780737744972

ISBN-10: 0737744979

ISBN-13: 9780737744972

Edition: 2009

Authors: Heidi Williams

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Students must often make informed decisions about serious issues that will affect the course of their lives. Smoking, drunk driving, and violence are just a few of these challenging issues. Focusing on topics of special concern to students, the Issues That Concern You series helps make these complex issues less intimidating and more accessible. Each volume presents eight to twelve readings from a variety of perspectives that allow students to better understand and navigate the highlighted topic. Color photos, charts, graphs, tables and editorial cartoons reinforce information as well as present important and statistical data. Each volume also includes factual analysis taken from a variety…

Book details

List price: $43.63
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date: 8/22/2009
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 112
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.880
Language: English



Introduction



Teen Suicide Is a Significant Problem: Nationwide Children's Hospital



Gay Teens Are at Greater Risk for Suicide




Native American Teens Are at Greater Risk for Suicide




Young, Unmarried Soldiers Are at Greater Risk for Suicide




The Desire for Attention Motivates Teens to Commit Suicide




Antidepressants Contribute to an Increase in Teen Suicides




The Absence of Prescribed Antidepressants Has Increased of the Rate of Teen Suicides: Adverse Event Reporting News



Cyberbullying Can Lead to Teen Suicide




Silencing Cyberbullies Can Help Prevent Teen Suicides




Cyberbullies Should Be Held Accountable for Victims Who Commit Suicide




Open Communication in the Classroom Can Help Prevent Teen Suicides




Crisis Hotlines Can Help Prevent Suicides




High School Programs Can Prevent Teen Suicide



Appendix


What You Should Know About Teen Suicide


What You Should Do About Teen Suicide


Organizations to Contact


Bibliography


Index


Picture Credits