The Power to Prevent Suicide: A Guide for Teens Helping Teens

by Richard E. Nelson Ph.D., Judith C. Galas, Bev Cobain R.N.,C. (Foreword by)

Overview

When teens consider suicide, they often tell other teens—if not always directly, then in other ways. Updated with new facts, statistics, and resources, this book gives teens the information and insight they need to recognize the risk and respond appropriately. It spells out the warning signs, guides teens through the steps of reaching out to a friend, and explains when and how to seek help. It also suggests ways for teens to help themselves when they're feeling stressed or depressed.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781575422060
Publisher:	Free Spirit Publishing
Publication date:	07/15/2006
Edition description:	Updated Edition
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	11 - 18 Years

About the Author

Dr. Richard E. Nelson has given more than 600 workshops and seminars in 27 states on suicide prevention, youth at risk, and stress. He has been a high school teacher, a counselor in junior high school, and a junior high school principal. He now works at the University of Kansas as the assistant director of Counseling and Psychological Services at Watkins Student Health Center and is an associate professor of counseling psychology. In 1994, Dr. Nelson was the first recipient of the Kansas School Counselor Association award for Outstanding Post-Secondary Counselor in Kansas. In recognition of outstanding service to counseling in Kansas, he was also awarded the Kansas Counseling Association Hall of Fame Award for 1994. Judith C. Galas started as a journalist in 1978 and has reported from Montana, New York, London, and Kansas City. For years she worked as a freelance writer and has published more than a dozen books, including several for young adults. She loves teaching her seventh graders at Bishop Seabury Academy, in Lawrence, Kansas.

Editorial Reviews

Recommended Books for the Reluctant YA Reader—American Library Association

Books for the Teen Age—New York Public Library

ALA/YALSA “Recommended Book”

From the Publisher

Since teens often reach out to their peers rather than to adults, it is important for young people to know the facts about teen suicide and when to reach out, listen, and get help. This book provides clear, practical information and advice. Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.

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