Understanding Suicide A National Epidemic — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Suicide is among the top three causes of death for young people ages 15 to 24. In fact, this global epidemic claims 41,000 lives per year in the United States alone. Suicide touches people of all ages—from those who consider and attempt suicide to those who lose a loved to suicide. Yet silence often surrounds these deaths and makes suicide difficult to understand.
Looking beyond common myths and misconceptions, author Connie Goldsmith examines common risk factors and covers warning signs, ways to reach out to a suffering loved one, and precautions that can save lives. And survivors' personal stories offer honest examinations of both grief and hope.
Frequently asked questions
Is Understanding Suicide A National Epidemic appropriate for a 7-year-old?
Book title mentions suicide/self-harm themes. No explicit violence is depicted in the book's narrative based on the search results. The focus is on understanding suicide rather than depicting violent acts. The search results do not indicate any scary content within the book. It focuses on educational aspects of suicide prevention.
Does Understanding Suicide A National Epidemic have violence?
Book title mentions suicide/self-harm themes. No explicit violence is depicted in the book's narrative based on the search results. The focus is on understanding suicide rather than depicting violent acts.
Does Understanding Suicide A National Epidemic have scary content?
The search results do not indicate any scary content within the book. It focuses on educational aspects of suicide prevention.
Does Understanding Suicide A National Epidemic have religious themes?
The book discusses the role of religious faith in reducing the risk of suicide, indicating a connection between faith and mental health. It also references studies on suicide rates among different religious populations, specifically Catholic and Protestant.
Does Understanding Suicide A National Epidemic have racial/cultural content?
No race or racism themes are present in the book's narrative according to the search results.
Does Understanding Suicide A National Epidemic have profanity?
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