Suicide & Self-Destructive Behaviors:

Name: Suicide & Self-Destructive Behaviors:
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ISBN: 9781422228173

ISBN-10: 1422228177

ISBN-13: 9781422228173

Edition: 2013

Authors: Joan Esherick

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Sixteen-year-old Draven dresses like the un-dead. Thirteen-year-old Kristen slices her thighs. Fifteen-year-old Jamal rides BMX bikes in competition. What do these teens have in common? They are all taking risks. Though many teens seek independence and thrills through activities that can harm them, risk-taking in adolescence does not have to be self-destructive. This book takes an honest look at 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.…

Book details

List price: $24.95
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Mason Crest
Binding: Library Binding
Pages: 128
Size: 7.25" wide x 10.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English



Introduction



A Matter of Degree: Pushing the Limits Doesn't Have to Cause Harm



Chemical Enhancement: Substance Abuse from Rehab to Rave



Risky Relationships: Casual Sex in a World of STIs



Self-Injury: It's Not What You Think



Eating Disorders: Pursuing Perfection in an Air-Brushed World



Suicide: A Permanent Fix for Temporary Problems


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