Understanding Suicide
A National Epidemic
Published on 1. August 2016
112 pages
978-1-5124-1142-3 (ISBN)
Description
Suicide is among the top three causes of death for young people ages 15 to 24. In fact, this global epidemic claims 41,000 lives per year in the United States alone. Suicide touches people of all ages-from those who consider and attempt suicide to those who lose a loved to suicide. Yet silence often surrounds these deaths and makes suicide difficult to understand. Looking beyond common myths and misconceptions, author Connie Goldsmith examines common risk factors and covers warning signs, ways to reach out to a suffering loved one, and precautions that can save lives. And survivors' personal stories offer honest examinations of both grief and hope.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Minneapolis
United States
Publishing group
Lerner Publishing Group
Target group
Young adult
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
US School Grade: From Seventh Grade to Twelfth Grade, Reading Age: From 13 to 14 years, Interest Age: From 12 to 18 years
Illustrations
Glossary; Bibliography; Index
File size
4,55 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-5124-1142-3 (9781512411423)
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Book
08/2016
Lerner Publishing Group
€34.00
Shipment within 5-8 weeks
Person
Connie Goldsmith writes books about history, health, and science for older children. A recently retired RN with a master's degree in health, Ms. Goldsmith lives near Sacramento, California.
Content
- Cover
- Front Flap
- Title Page
- Dedication
- Copyright Information
- Table of Contents
- Chapter 1 A Child Lost: Coping with A Loved One's Suicide
- Chapter 2 Risk Factors for Suicide
- Chapter 3 Suicide in Children and Teens
- Chapter 4 Suicide in the Military
- Chapter 5 Adult Suicide
- Chapter 6 A Child Saved: Intervention and Treatment Saves Lives
- Source Notes
- Glossary
- Selected Bibliography
- Further Information
- Index
- Photo Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Back Flap
- Back Cover
