| Description |
xxvii, 194 pages ; 22 cm. |
| Series |
The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands' adolescent mental health initiative |
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Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands' adolescent mental health initiative.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 171-185) and index. |
| Contents |
Foreword -- Preface -- 1. Crisis -- Walking into madness -- A colossal wave of despair -- Death on the mind -- The jump -- Saying goodbye -- One of many in a desolate club -- Mourning the thousands -- 2. The background story -- Intelligent and spirited child meets urban black world -- Turbulent beginnings -- The hidden background story : biology and genetics -- "Escape" from L.A. -- 3. Inside the suicidal mind -- Darkening thoughts -- Painful emotions -- The look of private hell -- Warning signs, redux -- Psychiatric disorders related to suicide -- Riding out the wave of odds -- 4. Getting help -- Psychotherapy -- Peer support -- Medication -- Paying for treatment -- The bottom line -- 5. Recovery -- Hospital log -- The immediate aftermath of a suicidal crisis -- The road to recovery -- 6. Finding the phoenix : where I am today -- A worse than average day -- The big picture -- Rebirth : starting over -- Rekindling happiness from the ashes -- Find your inner Phoenix -- Frequently asked questions -- Glossary -- Resources -- Bibliography -- Index. |
| Subject |
Lezine, DeQuincy A., 1977- -- Mental health.
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Teenagers -- Suicidal behavior -- Prevention.
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Lezine, DeQuincy A., 1977-
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Suicide, Attempted -- Personal Narratives.
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| Added Author |
Brent, David A.
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| ISBN |
9780195325560 |
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0195325567 |
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9780195325577 paperback alkaline paper |
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0195325575 paperback alkaline paper |
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