Description

The National Institute of Mental Health reports that 1 in 100,000 children ages 10 to 14 die by suicide each year and 7 in 100,000 teens 15 to 19 die by suicide each year

More teenagers and young adults die from suicide than heart disease, cancer, stroke, pneumonia, birth defects, influenza and chronic lung disease combined.

According to the World Health Organization: Mental health disorders are associated with more than 90% of all cases of suicide and youth suicide is increasing at the greatest rate

Beneath the Surface is written for teenagers in an easy-to-digest, reader-friendly format that doesn’t talk down or induce yawns

Addresses modern concerns, including social media, self-harm, bullying, LGBTQ issues, peer pressure, and violence

Features discussion questions to facilitate peer-to-peer dialogue or to be used in the classroom

Includes real-life testimonials from teens who have been depressed, attempted suicide, survived, and sought help