Young people are capable enough to notice when someone might be considering suicide, and caring enough to do something about it. This book acknowledges their power to save a life. Updated with new facts, statistics, and resources, it helps teens recognize the risk and respond appropriately. It describes the warning signs, spells out the steps of reaching out to a friend in danger, explains when and how to seek help, and encourages teens to get their schools and communities involved in suicide awareness and prevention. It also suggests ways for teens to help themselves when they're feeling stressed or depressed.

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Young people are capable enough to notice when someone might be considering suicide, and caring enough to do something about it. This book acknowledges their power to save a life. Updated with new facts, statistics, and resources, it helps teens recognize the risk and respond appropriately. It describes the warning signs, spells out the steps of reaching out to a friend in danger, explains when and how to seek help, and encourages teens to get their schools and communities involved in suicide awareness and prevention. It also suggests ways for teens to help themselves when they're feeling stressed or depressed.

July 2006

ISBN: 9780915793709