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ownership, they found that states with larger numbers of gun owners also had higher suicide rates. This book will introduce teen readers to the potential risk factors for suicide and the red flags to look out for. We will look at attitudes toward suicide throughout Western history, and we’ll introduce the concept of the “suicidal crisis” and what to do about it. The book will also cover self harm—not in itself a suicidal behavior, but a clear indicator of a mental health issue that needs addressing. And finally, this text offers gentle, actionable ideas about how to talk to someone in crisis.

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