Goldsmith, Connie, 1945-

Understanding suicide : a national epidemic / Connie Goldsmith. - 112 pages illustrations ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-105) and index.

A child lost: coping with a loved one's suicide -- Risk factors for suicide -- Suicide in children and teens -- Suicide in the military -- Adult suicide -- A child saved: intervention and treatment saves lives.

What causes people to take their lives? How can suicides be prevented? Looking beyond common myths and misconceptions, Understanding Suicide examines common risk factors including mental illness, substance abuse, domestic abuse, and bullying.

ISBN: 9781467785709 1467785709

LCCN: 2015036216

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Suicide--United States.
Suicide--Prevention.--United States
Suicidal behavior--United States.

LC Class. No.: HV6548.U5 / G66 2017

Dewey Class. No.: 362.28