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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 | |