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Dealing with Suicidal Thoughts — Content Guide for Parents

By Caitlyn MillerCavendish Square2019-07-30ISBN 9781502646187112 pages
Dealing with Suicidal Thoughts

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Between 2006 and 2016, the teen suicide rate in America increased by 70 percent. Suicide has become one of the leading causes of death for American teens, and many young people must contend with their own suicidal thoughts alongside the life-shattering consequences of classmates, friends, and family members dying by suicide. This must-have volume is filled with resources for how to manage depression and suicidal impulses, as well as how to heal from the terrible tragedy of losing someone to suicide.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Dealing with Suicidal Thoughts appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book discusses the serious issue of suicide, which is often associated with violence against oneself. It highlights the increasing rates of teen suicide and the impact of such tragedies on communities. The subject matter of the book, dealing with suicidal thoughts and the consequences of suicide, may be considered disturbing or frightening for some readers, particularly younger audiences.

  • Does Dealing with Suicidal Thoughts have violence?

    The book discusses the serious issue of suicide, which is often associated with violence against oneself. It highlights the increasing rates of teen suicide and the impact of such tragedies on communities.

  • Does Dealing with Suicidal Thoughts have scary content?

    The subject matter of the book, dealing with suicidal thoughts and the consequences of suicide, may be considered disturbing or frightening for some readers, particularly younger audiences.

  • Does Dealing with Suicidal Thoughts have religious themes?

    The book includes resources for managing depression and suicidal impulses, and references the role of religious faith in reducing suicide risk. It suggests that faith can play a vital role in healing from suicide-related tragedies.

  • Does Dealing with Suicidal Thoughts have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit discussions of race or racism detected in the search results related to the book.

  • Does Dealing with Suicidal Thoughts have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the search results related to the book.

  • Does Dealing with Suicidal Thoughts have climate change?

    No climate-related themes detected in the search results related to the book.

  • Does Dealing with Suicidal Thoughts have sexual identity?

    No sexual content detected in the search results related to the book.

  • Does Dealing with Suicidal Thoughts have gender roles?

    No explicit discussions of gender roles detected in the search results related to the book.

  • Does Dealing with Suicidal Thoughts have lgbtq+ themes?

    The book is referenced in the context of LGBTQ+ youth and suicide, indicating a connection between mental health challenges and this demographic. It discusses the heightened risk of suicide among LGBTQ+ youth, suggesting that the narrative addresses these issues.