Are You in Crisis?

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Are you feeling suicidal?
Do you know someone who is feeling suicidal?

Books for Further Reading

Mental Health and Illness

Biviano, K., Brennan, Z., et al. (2002). Creating girl_x: Young people’s creative messages of hope. Geelong, Victoria: Clockwork: Young People’s Health Service.

Boone, J., Fayter, A., & McIntyre, J. (2006). Living in reality: Teen reflections on depression. Calgary, AB: Tiberious Publishling.

Copeland, M. E., & Copans, S. (2002). Recovering from depression: A workbook for teens [Revised Edition]. Boston, MA: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.

Cobain, B. (1998). When nothing matters anymore: A survival guide for depressed teens. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing.

Gordon, S. (1985). When living hurts. New York, NY: Union of American Hebrew Congregations.

Suicide Prevention

Crook, M. (2003). Out of the darkness: Teens and suicide. Vancouver, BC: Arsenal Pulp Press.

Frankel, B., & Kranz, R. (1994). Straight talk about… Teenage suicide. New York, NY: Facts on File, Inc.

Nelson, R. E., & Galas, J. C. (1994). The power to prevent suicide: A guide for teens helping teens. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing.

Bereavement, Grief, and Loss

Gootman, M. E. (1994). When a friend dies: A book for teens about grieving & healing. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing.

Grollman, E. A. (1993). Straight talk about death for teenagers: How to cope with losing someone you love. Boston, MA: Beacon Press.

Grollman, E. A., &  Malikow, M. (1999). Living when a young friend commits suicide or even starts talking about it. Boston, MA: Beacon Press.

Hipp, E. (1995). Help for the hard times: Getting through loss. Center City, MN: Hazelden.

Hughes, L. B. (2005). You are not alone: Teens talk about life after the loss of a parent. New York, NY: Scholastic.

Kuklin, S. (1994). After a suicide: Young people speak up. New York, NY: G. P. Putnam’s Sons.

Mazetti, K. (2004). God and I broke up. Toronto, ON: Groundwood Books. [Fiction]