Teens and Suicide

by Cherese Cartlidge

Overview

The teenage years are a time of exploration and change. These years can be challenging-even more so when a young person has a mental condition or illness. Eating Disorders, Phobias, and OCD are among the mental disorders discussed in the Teen Mental Health series. Every book explains what the illness is, what causes it, how it affects daily life, possible treatments, and how people overcome it or learn to live with it.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781682821312
Publisher:	Referencepoint Press
Publication date:	01/28/2017
Series:	Teen Mental Health Series
Pages:	80
Product dimensions:	6.60(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	13 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction: A Vulnerable Population 4

Chapter 1 The Problem of Teen Suicide 8

Chapter 2 Why Do Teens Commit Suicide? 21

Chapter 3 What Is It Like to Live with Suicidal Feelings? 34

Chapter 4 How Can Teen Suicide Be Prevented? 46

Source Notes 61

Recognizing Signs of Trouble 67

Organizations to Contact 68

For Further Research 72

Index 74

Picture Credits 79

About the Author 80

Editorial Reviews

The individual titles of the Teen Mental Health series maintain a thematically consistent presentation. They address common misunderstandings, symptoms and causes, diagnosis, living with the disorder or situation, and multiple methods of treatment. Each title also ends with a list of organizations to contact that offer detailed information about the disorder, and a list of symptoms or “signs of trouble.” Though each has a different author, the texts are written in plain, jargon-free language with a shared emphasis on personal insight in the form of quotes from teens who have experienced the topic covered in the text. Teens And Suicide works to dispel a myth that there is a singular cause or series of causes that can lead to suicide by presenting personal anecdotes from teens of varying backgrounds that have attempted suicide. Early on in Teens And ADHD, Mooney expresses the “full and productive life” to be led after diagnosis with a list of notable public figures that have ADHD, including a paragraph on the successes of Olympic medalist Michael Phelps. Teens And OCD speaks to the common misunderstanding that OCD “is often depicted in the media as a humorous personality quirk.” Across titles, information is well organized and succinct, while firsthand experience is highlighted in colorful pull quotes. This series is recommended as a starting point for middle and high school libraries seeking informative, easily digestible overviews on the topic of teens and mental health. (Teen Mental Health). Reviewer: Amanda Garrity; Ages 12 to 18.

VOYA, April 2017 (Vol. 40, No. 1) - Amanda Garrity

04/01/2017
Gr 9 Up—The teenage years can be difficult to navigate, and all the more so for individuals struggling with mental illness. Extremely current in its coverage, this set not only recognizes the importance of such standard topics as eating disorders and suicide but also acknowledges less-covered disorders not often associated with adolescence, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, phobias, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. The personal experiences of both average people and celebrities directly and honestly convey each condition in great depth, covering its causes and treatment options. Visuals, which are kept to a minimum, are interspersed throughout and presented primarily as quote boxes and photos, with diagrams, charts, and infographics mixed in as well. Back matter contains two very important resources: a "Recognizing Signs of Trouble" section addressing the common symptoms of each issue and "Organizations To Contact," to assist individuals in finding help or further information. VERDICT An insightful resource for high schoolers coping with mental illness.

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