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Resource: DVD (D4220) A Cry For Help     
Author: Hans Spatzeck-Olsen
Publisher: Paraclete Video Productions, 2005
Vendor: Paraclete Press
Length: 22 mins
Subjects: choices; Discussion Starter; grieving; health; Hot topics; Issues; suicide; teens
# Copies: 1
ISBN/ISSN: 9781557253781
Description: This DVD is all about how to help a friend that is depressed or suicidal. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among teens and depression and suicide are often considered taboo subjects that are not to be addressed. Most suicidal young people really don't want to die; they just want their pain to end. Teen suicide is often preventable if people know the signs to look for and the stept to take when they suspect a friend is suicidal. This DVD teaches young peole to recognize the warning signs and to take specific actions to help a friend.

Topics covered include:
understanding depression and suicide
recognizing signs that a friend is suicidal
intervention skills for helping a suicidal young person
Do's and Don'ts when reaching out to a suicidal friend

Filmed here featuring Sue Eastgard, Director of the Youth Suicide Prevention Program of Washington State, this is a valuable resource for teens and anyone who works with teens.
Age Groups: Middle School; High School; Young Adult; Adult (30-55); Adult (55+)


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