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Suicide-Proof Your Teen (as Much as You Can)

by Lenore Skenazy, Posted Mar 1st 2011 11:00AM

Okay, here's the terrible news: A 2009 study of New York City public high school students found one in 10 had attempted suicide, and 3.4 percent got so far as to require medical attention. I wish I could say I'm shocked by this, but I know two teens ...It is time to have "The Talk" with our kids. No, not the talk about sex. The one about suicide.
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Teen Uses Faceboook to Give Hope to Suicidal Youth

by Tom Henderson, Posted Feb 25th 2011 1:30PM

Adolescence -- for all of its trauma and anguish -- comes and goes in the blink of an eye. Adults know this. They have been through the valley of the shadow of angst. Teenagers, however, lack that perspective. They peer into the future and can ...Teen helps talk suicidal peers back from the brink.
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School Officials Often React Poorly to Student Suicides, Experts Say

by Honey Berk, Posted Feb 25th 2011 11:30AM

The outpouring of grief over a suicide could be seen as glorifying the person who completed suicide, which may cause other teens to think they want all that attention. Credit: MTC
When a teenager commits suicide, schools usually ...The outpouring of grief over a student suicide could be seen as glorifying the person who completed suicide, which may cause other teens to think they want all that attention.
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Rape Charge Dropped After Accuser Commits Suicide

by Associated Press, Posted Nov 11th 2010 11:15AM

A stuffed animal memorial is shown at the home of Samantha Kelly in Huron Township, Mich. Credit: AP
HURON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - Samantha Kelly endured merciless taunting from classmates after they learned that the high school freshman had ...Samantha Kelly endured merciless taunting from classmates after they learned that the high school freshman had accused a senior of rape.
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Transitioning to College: Parents Can Help Ease the Process

by Julie Z. Rosenberg, Posted Oct 21st 2010 10:00AM

Parents are often uncomfortable speaking with their college-age children about depression. Credit: Getty Images
As many parents can attest, senior year of high school is a cauldron of emotions. Excitement and fear coexist during this busy ...
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Cartoon bunny attempts suicide, real-life children follow suit

by Jonathon Morgan, Posted Sep 12th 2008 5:58PM

(Click the photo to see the Top 10 Children's Books on Life Changing Subjects) A 12-year-old from Shanghai tragically committed suicide this week -- but one bookstore isn't blaming bad parents, exam pressure, or playgrounds bullies. Instead they're ...
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