Summary

Suicide is the third-leading cause of death for young people ages 15 to 24. Chances are, your readers know someone who has committed suicide or is contemplating taking their own life. All kinds of forces surround our teens who commit suicide, including stresses from disciplinary problems, interpersonal losses, family violence, sexual orientation confusion, physical and sexual abuse, and being the victim of bullying. This book explores teen suicide and the causes. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others.