Suicide Info for Teens 4/E 4/E

Aimed at teens, this resource brings together documents and excerpts from publications issued by US government agencies, along with some original material, on suicide prevention. It explains suicide facts and statistics in the US, suicide clusters among racial and ethnic groups, risks factors, bullying and suicide risk, barriers to mental health care, copycat suicides or contagion, and suicide among LGBT youth; psychiatric disorders and life-threatening behaviors linked to suicide risk, such as anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, schizophrenia, posttraumatic stress disorder, alcohol and substance abuse, self-injury, and eating disorders; recognizing and treating suicidal ideation, with discussion of types of psychotherapy, what to expect in therapy, how to help friends, self-care, and taking care of loved ones; how to survive a suicidal loss, including bereavement, grief, mourning, and seeking grief counseling; and preventing suicide, including coping with stress, developing a positive self-image and self-esteem, creating protective environments, teaching coping and problem-solving skills, identifying and supporting people at risk, strengthening access and delivery of suicide care, and responsible reporting of suicide. Online access is included. Annotation ©2020 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)