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| Foreword | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Why We Wrote This Book | |
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| About This Book | |
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| We Want to Hear from You | |
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| Important Information (A Form to Copy, Fill Out, and Keep) | |
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| Why, What, and Who | |
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| Why Would Someone Want to Die? | |
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| A Need for Love | |
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| Feeling Good About Yourself | |
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| Feelings Affect Behavior | |
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| All Behavior Has a Purpose | |
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| Help, Not Suicide | |
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| What You Need to Know About Suicide | |
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| Fact: Suicide Is a Leading Cause of Death Among Young People Today | |
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| Fact: Few Suicides Happen Without Some Warning | |
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| Fact: Suicide Is Preventable | |
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| Fact: Talking About Suicide Won't Give Teenagers Ideas | |
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| Fact: Suicide Is Not Inherited | |
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| Fact: Most Suicidal People Are Not Mentally Ill | |
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| Fact: People Who Talk About Suicide Commit Suicide | |
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| Fact: Suicide Is Not Just a Way to Get Attention | |
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| Fact: Suicidal Teens Believe Their Problems Are Serious | |
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| Fact: Many Things Lead Up to a Suicide | |
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| Fact: No Special Types of People Commit Suicide | |
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| Fact: People Who Attempt Suicide Are in the Most Danger When They Start to Feel Better | |
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| Fact: A Concerned, Caring Friend Can Make a Difference | |
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| What Are the Warning Signs of Suicide? | |
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| Suicide Threats | |
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| Sudden Changes in Behavior | |
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| Significant Losses | |
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| Giving Away Treasured Possessions | |
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| Tying Up Loose Ends | |
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| Aggression, Rebellion, and Disobedience | |
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| Self-Destructive Behavior | |
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| Loss of Self-Esteem | |
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| Who's at Risk? | |
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| Teens Who Are Depressed | |
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| Teens Who Have Problems with Alcohol and Other Drugs | |
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| Teens Who Are Gay, Lesbian, or Questioning Their Sexual Orientation | |
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| Teens Who Have Attempted Suicide Before or Who Come from Homes Where Someone Has Committed Suicide | |
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| Teens Who Are Gifted | |
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| Teens Who Have Learning Differences | |
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| Teens Who Are Pregnant | |
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| Teens Who Are Abused | |
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| When High-Risk Becomes At-Risk | |
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| How to Be a Suicide Preventer | |
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| Reach Out | |
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| Ask the Right Questions | |
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| The Spontaneous Plan | |
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| Assess the Danger | |
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| Constricted Thinking | |
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| Listen | |
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| Be an Active Listener | |
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| Have Empathy | |
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| Be a Word Detective | |
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| Active Listening Do's and Don'ts | |
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| Be Positive | |
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| What If You're Afraid You're Not a Good Listener? | |
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| If You're Still Unsure About Your Skills | |
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| Be Yourself | |
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| Get Help | |
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| Who Should You Tell? | |
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| Go Together for Help | |
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| Make Sure an Adult Knows | |
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| What Next? | |
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| Peer Helpers | |
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| How to Help a Friend Through a Suicidal Crisis (A Form to Copy and Keep) | |
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| Help Yourself | |
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| Help for Helpers | |
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| Help for Survivors | |
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| Protect Yourself Against Suicide | |
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| Help for When You're Feeling Stressed | |
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| Crisis Checklist (A Form to Copy and Fill Out) | |
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| Books That Can Help You Help Yourself | |
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| Get Your School and Community Involved | |
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| Who Needs to Know About Teen Suicide? | |
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| How You Can Educate Others: A Step-by-Step Action Plan | |
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| Suicide Warning Signs (A Card to Copy, Cut Out, and Keep) | |
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| Resources | |
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| Crisis Assistance | |
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| Readings and References | |
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| Index | |
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| About the Authors | |