Teen Suicide Book

	Introduction	7
1	Teen Suicide Is a Serious Problem	10
2	Gay Teens Are at Greater Risk of Suicide	19
3	The Gay Teen Suicide Epidemic Is a Myth	23
4	Untreated Teen Depression Can Lead to Suicide	27
5	Teens Who Are Teased About Their Weight Are More Likely to Commit Suicide	32
6	Sexually Active Teens Are More Likely to Commit Suicide	35
7	Teen Bullies and Their Victims Are More Likely to Commit Suicide	41
8	Stricter Gun Control Would Reduce Teen Suicide	46
9	Stricter Gun Control Would Not Reduce Teen Suicide	50
10	Antidepressants Can Prevent Teen Suicide	54
11	Antidepressants Can Lead to Teen Suicide	59
12	Pediatricians Should Try to Identify Suicidal Teens	62
13	A Three-Stage Screening Strategy Can Prevent Teen Suicide	68
14	Lawmakers Must Act to Prevent Teen Suicide	75
	Organizations to Contact	81
	Bibliography	86
	Index	88