Suicide Information for Teens, 3rd Edition, provides information about suicide risks, causes, and prevention. It discusses mental health disorders and life-threatening behaviors linked to suicide risk; offers suggestions for recognizing suicide warning signs; and explains the most commonly used treatments for suicidal ideation.

Table of Contents

• Preface
• Part One: Suicide Facts And Statistics
• Chapter 1—Suicide In The United States
• Chapter 2—Statistics On Suicide In The United States
• Chapter 3—Teen Suicide Statistics…
• Chapter 4—Teen Suicide: A Global Perspective…
• Chapter 5—Suicide In Older Adults.
• Chapter 6—Culture Plays A Role In Adolescent Suicide.
• Chapter 7—Firearms And Suicide.
• Chapter 8—Attitudes About Mental Health
• Chapter 9—Suicide Among LGBT Youth.
• Part Two: Mental Health Disorders And Life-Threatening Behaviors Linked To Suicide Risk
• Chapter 10—Depression: A Key Risk For Suicide…
• Chapter 11 —How Is Depression Detected And Treated?.
• Chapter 12—Dealing With Teen Depression.
• Chapter 13—Bipolar Disorder…
• Chapter 14—Anxiety Disorders
• Chapter 15—Schizophrenia And Suicide
• Chapter 16—Borderline Personality Disorder And Suicidality
• Chapter 17—Abuse Of Alcohol And Other Substances Increases Suicide Risk.
• Chapter 18—Abusing Prescription And Over-The-Counter (OTC) Drugs…
• Chapter 19—Abusive Relationships May Increase Suicide Risk…
• Chapter 20—Self-Injury In Teens.
• Chapter 21 —Eating Disorders.
• Chapter 22—Bullying And Suicide…
• Part Three: Recognizing And Treating Suicidal Ideation
• Chapter 23—Why Does A Person Consider Suicide?.
• Chapter 24—Types Of Suicidal Thoughts And Behaviors.
• Chapter 25—Understanding The Risk, Protective Factors, And Warning Signs Of Suicide
• Chapter 26—Recovering From A Suicide Attempt…
• Chapter 27—Going To A Therapist: What To Expect
• Chapter 28—Getting What You Need From Counseling
• Chapter 29—Medications For Treatment Of Mental Health Disorders.
• Chapter 30—Technology And The Future Of Mental Health Treatment
• Chapter 31 —Understanding Drug Use And Addiction
• Chapter 32—Moving Towards A Hopeful Future
• Part Four: When Someone You Know Dies From Suicide
• Chapter 33—Surviving Suicide Loss
• Chapter 34—Understanding Grief, Bereavement, And Mourning…
• Chapter 35—Coping With Bereavement And Grief.
• Chapter 36—Trauma And The Grieving Teen.
• Chapter 37—How Suicide Affects Family Members
• Part Five: Preventing Suicide
• Chapter 38—What Is Mental Health?
• Chapter 39—Coping With Stress.
• Chapter 40—Sleep Is Vital To Your Well-Being.
• Chapter 41 —Body Image And Self-Esteem
• Chapter 42—Helping A Depressed Person.
• Chapter 43—Helping A Suicidal Person.
• Chapter 44—Preventing Suicide Contagion…
• Chapter 45—Individual, Family, And Community Connectedness Help Prevent Suicidal Behavior…
• Chapter 46—Goals Of The National Strategy For Suicide Prevention
• Part Six: If You Need More Information
• Chapter 47—Suicide And Crisis Hotlines…
• Chapter 48—Agencies That Provide Information On Suicide And Mental Health…
• Chapter 49—Mobile Apps For Mental Health
• Chapter 50—Online Resources For Suicide Survivors…