"Suicide is an epidemic--the United States loses 41,000 and the world loses 800,000 lives to suicide each year. For each of those deaths, there are more failed suicide attempts; those with suicidal thoughts; and families, friends, and communities impacted by the devastation of this epidemic. Goldsmith presents many different scenarios that impact people's lives and could increase a person's chance of considering suicide: mental illness, depression, abusive relationships, and substance abuse, to name a few. She also devotes chapters to unique groups of people such as teens, those serving in the military and veterans, and adults and ends with information on successful interventions and treatments for those who had once considered suicide. Information provided in sidebars includes such topics as suicide and religion, tips on how to handle bullying, myths vs. facts, and definitions. Although the content of this book covers a great deal, it is still organized in an approachable format. Six concise chapters also include sidebars, bold headings, photos with captions, and graphs providing additional information on topics, as well as breaking information into relevant sections.

The content and format of this book could be used as reference during research or for teens seeking information for themselves or others. Goldsmith writes for children and incorporates quotes and information from a few well-known young adult authors, such as Chris Crutcher. This book is recommended as an updated resource for adolescent collections."--VOYA.