Teen Suicide: The "Why" Behind America's Suicide Epidemic

By Jeff Yalden

Teen suicide is an epidemic currently rocking school communities; it's a healthcare crisis like we've never seen before. With the advent of the smartphone and our youth maturing more slowly, mental illness is a major concern amongst our educational system, parents, communities, and the workforce.Jeff Yalden shares his personal and professional experiences in order to help readers recognize the signs that someone is struggling. Learn about teens and their mental health, possible causes of teen suicide, social media depression, sexting laws that potentially label parents as registered sex offenders, bullying versus honesty, and why teens feel the need for perfection. This book belongs in school libraries, in school faculty rooms, and in the hands of parents and teens alike.This book is written for parents, counselors, teachers, school administration, coaches, and a great read for teens too. If you are around teens or youth this book is a must read immediately.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 198656777X
• ISBN13: 9781986567770
• Release Date: November 2018
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"