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Gr 8 Up—Forty-one thousand Americans commit suicide each year. For every suicide there are 25 unsuccessful attempts and countless numbers of people who struggle with suicidal thoughts. Goldsmith, a nurse and health-care expert, investigates this epidemic, beginning with the emotional fallout that individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one through suicide typically face. Subsequent chapters address risk factors for suicide such as poverty, mental illness, and substance abuse, as well as sci...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

A well-balanced combination of personal stories, expert commentary, and statistics makes this an approachable and informative exploration of the risk factors, issues, an...Log In or Sign Up to Read More