Arthur Johnson Memorial Library

Esherick, Joan. frey50

Suicide & self-destructive behaviors Suicide and self-destructive behaviors Joan Esherick - 128 pages color illustrations 24 cm. - Young adult's guide to the science of health .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 116-120) and index.

A matter of degree : pushing the limits doesn't have to cause harm -- Chemical enhancement : substance abuse from rehab to rave -- Risky relationships : casual sex in a world of STIs -- Self-injury : it's not what you think -- Eating disorders : pursuing perfection in an air-brushed world -- Suicide : a permanent fix for temporary problems.

Examines the causes and consequences of five self-destructive behaviors in teens, offers treatment options, and identifies less-risky alternatives that support teenagers' independence seeking goals.

9781422228173 (hardcover) 1422228177 (hardcover) 77814cbc28173 (hardcover) 9781422228036 (series) 1422228037 (series) 9781422228036

2013006393


Suicidal behavior
Self-destructive behavior
Self-destructive behavior in adolescence
Teenagers--Suicidal behavior
Youth--Suicidal behavior
Self-destructive behavior.
Self-destructive behavior in adolescence.
Suicidal behavior.
Teenagers--Suicidal behavior.
Youth--Suicidal behavior.



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