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Book Detail
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Suicide Prevention Information for Teens, Fifth Edition
Chambers, James, Ed.
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Previous ISBN (13): 9780780818040 Category: ConsHlth: Adolescents Publication Date: 11/2024 Status: Not Yet Published Retail Price: 71.00 (Tentative Price May Change)
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Synopsis:
"Teens often encounter a multitude of stressors and complex emotions as they navigate through the adolescent years. The feelings associated with puberty, self-doubt, uncertainty about the future, family conflicts, and academic pressures can become overwhelming at times. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide ranked as the second leading cause of death among individuals aged 10 to 34 in 2017. However, suicidal behavior is not a typical response to stress. Mental health experts assert that most teenagers who die by suicide have underlying mental health issues, a history of substance abuse, or both. By recognizing suicide risks and responding to warning signs, many distressed teens can learn that the emotions driving them to contemplate suicide are manageable and that hope for the future exists.Suicide Prevention Information for Teens, Fifth Edition commences with statistical data regarding suicide rates in the United States. It delves into various risk factors associated with suicide, including bullying, access to lethal means, and obstacles to mental health care. Additionally, it examines mental health disorders and life-threatening behaviors that contribute to suicide risk, such as anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder (BPD), schizophrenia, post- traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), alcohol and substance abuse, self-harm, and eating disorders. The book offers guidance on recognizing warning signs of suicide and outlines commonly utilized treatments for suicidal thoughts, such as psychotherapy. It provides strategies for recovering from a suicide attempt and supporting someone in their recovery process. Furthermore, it addresses the bereavement and grief experienced by individuals affected by suicide loss and offers coping mechanisms for surviving such a loss. Practical approaches to suicide prevention are also discussed, along with a list of mental health apps fo
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