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The author examines common risk factors and covers warning signs, ways to reach out to a suffering loved one, and precautions that can save lives. Goldsmith includes information about the effectiveness of intervention and treatment options, as well as the complicated issue of physician-assisted suicide. Chapters address risk factors for suicide such as poverty, mental illness, and substance abuse, as well as scientists' ongoing search to understand what chemical or physical factors contribute to depression. Of particular interest to teens are the quotes and advice from influential YA authors. Includes a list that dispels common misconceptions, and survivors' personal stories offer honest examinations of both grief and hope. IL 7-T. | |