Teen suicide

Discusses teenage suicide and some of the causes.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Watkins, Heidi (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Detroit [Mich] : Greenhaven Press , c2009
Series:Issues that concern you
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Teen suicide is a significant problem / Nationwide Children's Hospital
  • 2. Gay teens are at greater risk for suicide / Tim Murphy
  • 3. Native American teens are at greater risk for suicide / Jerry Gidner
  • 4. Young, unmarried soldiers are at greater risk for suicide / Paul J. Fink
  • 5. The desire for attention motivates teens to commit suicide / Kathy Brewis
  • 6. Antidepressants contribute to an increase in teen suicides / Kirsten Weir
  • 7. The absence of prescribed antidepressants has increased the rate of teen suicides / Adverse Event Reporting News
  • 8. Cyberbullying can lead to teen suicide / Selena Roberts
  • 9. Silencing cyberbullies can help prevent teen suicides / Cindy Long
  • 10. Cyberbullies should be held accountable for victims who commit suicide / Robert Patrick and Joel Currier
  • 11. Open communication in the classroom can help prevent teen suicides / Douglas Fisher
  • 12. Crisis hotlines can help prevent suicides / John Draper
  • 13. High school programs can prevent teen suicide / Stacy Teicher Khadaroo.