Presents a psychological and scientific exploration of suicide, discussing the reasons why people choose to kill themselves; and features personal essays about individual suicides, examples of methods and places people have taken their own lives, and selections from their journals, drawings, and farewell notes.

Have you ever been concerned that your adolescent or young adult was at risk for depression, addiction or suicide? Do you wonder if the changes in your child are normal or indicative of something more? Today many parents struggle to distinguish between typical teen behaviors and cause for concern. Here at DASIUM, we understand and have created a parent guide that will help you answer many of the pressing questions you have about the tough issues of...

Discusses the problem of teenage suicide, some theories about causes and patterns of suicidal behavior, society's responses to suicide, and some preventive measures.