| Self-Harm and Suicide Contributor(s): Powell, Jillian (Author) |
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ISBN: 083689202X ISBN-13: 9780836892024 Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing OUR PRICE: $31.99 Product Type: Library Binding Published: July 2008 Annotation: SELF-HARM AND SUICIDE: Each year, millions of young people purposely harm themselves by cutting, burning, scratching, or bruising their bodies. Self-injury is their secret way of dealing with strong feelings of anger, shame, frustration, and hopelessness. Some children and teens are so overwhelmed by difficult emotions or events that they desperately seek a way out. Sadly, they may choose to end their lives through suicide. Learn to identify the risk factors and warning signs for self-harm and suicide. Find out where to go to get help and how to develop coping skills to get through the tough times. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - General (see Also Headings Under Family) |
| Dewey: 616.858 |
| LCCN: 2008004276 |
| Lexile Measure: 1080 |
| Series: Emotional Health Issues |
| Physical Information: 0.41" H x 8.06" W x 10.13" (0.79 lbs) 48 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 125462 Reading Level: 8.1 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 2.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: - In-depth coverage ideal for student reports - Topics correlated to health education curriculum standards - Series developed in consultation with a mental health consultant - Case studies present real-world scenarios - Reader-friendly It's a Fact and In Focus boxes with current statistics and topical information - Full-color photographs that connect readers to the text - Resources for support, assistance, or further information - Glossary to help build health literacy, Index |