For young people, leading a healthy lifestyle requires education and empowerment. In Understanding Suicide, readers will explore the history and social aspects of suicide, teen suicide, and ways to help themselves and others. Sidebars challenge and expand readers' thinking while relating topics to 21st Century skills and themes--from creativity and innovation to financial literacy.

Includes index.

Examining suicide -- A permanent decision for a temporary problem -- Teen suicide -- Solving suicide -- Getting help -- Think about it -- Learn more.