Building Youth for the Future: A Path Towards Suicide Prevention

Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1
Teens and suicide
	Abstract
	Introduction
	Stop Youth Suicide campaign
	Some data
	Findings
		Suicide ideation, planning and attempt
		Felt sad or hopeless
		Bullying
		Dating violence (physical or sexual)
		Forced to have sexual intercourse
		Did not go to school because they felt unsafe at school or on their way to or from school
		Physical fight
		Risk behaviors related to weapons
		Alcohol use
		Drug use
	Discussion
	Conclusion
	References
Section one: The adolescent brain
Chapter 2
Adolescent brain development  and self-esteem
	Abstract
	Introduction
	How adolescents change
	Puberty and the rapidly changing body
	Changes in global self-worth in adolescent girls
	Building self-esteem in adolescents
	Conclusion
		Suggested Readings
	References
Chapter 3
The adolescent brain  and substance abuse
	Abstract
	Introduction
	Our goal
	Why do kids use drugs?
	Big tobacco
	Conclusion
Section two: Awareness  and presentation
Chapter 4
Evan’s story by his father:  Suicide awareness and prevention
	Abstract
	Introduction
	Evan’s story
	Black Friday
	Why do people commit suicide?
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 5
Child and family poverty:  Its impact on children and  what we can do about it
	Abstract
	Introduction
	Epidemiology of poverty, children  and the United States
	Impact of poverty on children’s  health and development
	Interventions to reduce childhood  poverty in the United States
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 6
Clinical overview of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder
	Abstract
	Introduction
	Diagnosing ADHD
	Epidemiology of ADHD
	Cause of ADHD
	Diagnosis of ADHD
	Treatment of ADHD
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 7
Youth gun violence:  A growing public health concern
	Abstract
	Introduction
	Prevention and intervention
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 8
The internet and social media use among adolescents:  Pitfalls and benefits
	Abstract
	Introduction
	Internet, social media,  and well-being
	Controversy about internet addiction
	Cyberbullying
	Benefits of the internet and social media
	Social media and health care
	Recommendations
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 9
Gender identity in adolescents
	Abstract
	Introduction
	Gender dysphoria in children and adolescents
	Mental health and risk-taking  behaviors in transgender youth
	Providing care to transgender youth
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 10
Self-harm
	Abstract
	Introduction
	Common forms of self-harm
	Self-harm versus suicide
	Red flags
	Contagious?
	High risk
	Interventions and therapy
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 11
Anxiety and depression in young athletes
	Abstract
	Introduction
	Epidemiology of sport-related anxiety
	Clinical presentation and anxiety
	Evaluation of anxiety
	Management of anxiety symptoms
	Depression in athletes
	Conclusion
	Acknowledgments
	References
Chapter 12
Supporting adolescents who  have experienced trauma
	Abstract
	Introduction
	Defining adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
		Toxic effects of stress
		Intervention and prevention
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 13
Eating disorders in adolescence
	Abstract
	Introduction
	Epidemiology
	Signs and symptoms
	Medical and psychological complications
	Management of eating disorders
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 14
How to survive and thrive:  Parenting children and adolescents with mental health problems
	Abstract
	Introduction
	Mental Health
	School
	Home
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 15
Sleep: A talk for every visit
	Abstract
	Introduction
	Sleep architecture and behaviors
	Adolescent sleep
	Sleep quality
	The need for sleep
	Recommendations
	Conclusion
	References
Section three: Schools
Chapter 16
Preventing suicide:  What can schools do?
	Abstract
	Introduction
	Supports for prevention within MTSS
	Primary prevention
		Secondary Prevention
		Tertiary prevention
	Postintervention
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 17
School health programs as  a means of suicide prevention
	Abstract
	Introduction
	Prevention and intervention
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 18
Welcoming and safe schools/ communities for LGBTQ youth
	Abstract
	Introduction
	Experiences of LGBTQ youth
	Safeguards for LGBTQ youth:  Knowledge and awareness
		Sexual and gender identity
		Language and terminology
		Multicultural competence
		Overcoming personal bias – self-reflection
	Breaking down institutional barriers
		Legal protections
		Need for safe spaces
	Promote social change
		Universal supports
		Targeted supports
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 19
Trauma sensitive schools:  A safe home for all students
	Abstract
	Introduction
	Approach and philosophy
	Primary prevention
	Secondary prevention
	Tertiary prevention
	Example
	Conclusion
	References
	Appendix
		Primary Prevention
		Secondary Prevention
		Tertiary Prevention
Section four: Acknowledgments
Chapter 20
About the editors
Chapter 21
About the Division of Adolescent Medicine, Kentucky Children’s Hospital at the University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, United States
	Division of Adolescent Medicine
	Collaborations
	The vision
	Target areas of interests
	Contact
Chapter 22
The Annual “Stop Youth Suicide” Conference, Lexington,  Kentucky, United States
	Contact
Chapter 23
About the National Institute of  Child Health and Human Development in Israel
	Mission
	Service and academic activities
	Research activities
	National collaborations
	International collaborations
	Targets
	Contact
Chapter 24
About the book series “Pediatrics, child and adolescent health”
	Contact
Section five: Index
Index
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