Tewksbury Public Library

Suicide among gifted children and adolescents, understanding the suicidal mind, by Tracy L. Cross, Ph. D., & Jennifer Riedl Cross, Ph. D

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 123-136)

no index present

non fiction

Suicide among gifted children and adolescents

bibliography

1003273027

by Tracy L. Cross, Ph. D., & Jennifer Riedl Cross, Ph. D

understanding the suicidal mind

The updated second edition of Suicide Among Gifted Children and Adolescents explores the suicidal behavior of students with gifts and talents. It provides the reader with a coherent picture of what suicidal behavior is; clarifies what is known and what is unknown about it; shares two major theories of suicide with explanatory power; and offers an emerging model of the suicidal behavior of students with gifts and talents. In addition, the book includes chapters offering insight into the lived experience of students with gifts and talents, and what we can do to prevent suicide among gifted students, including creating caring communities and specific counseling strategies. It also provides a list of resources available to help

Introduction -- A brief history of completed suicides -- Expanding the epidemiological lens from prevalence rates to correlates -- Suicide trajectory model and psychache -- Research on suicidal behavior of students with gifts and talents -- The personal experience of students with gifts and talents -- Toward a model of suicidal behavior for students with gifts and talents -- Preventing suicide among students with gifts and talents: a school-based -- Approach -- Creating a positive environment for students with gifts and talents -- Mental health support for distressed students with gifts and talents -- Resources