Børn og unge: personlige og sociale emner: selvmord

»Man kan aldrig tale for meget om selvmord. Jo mere vi tør tale om det, desto bedre kan vi hjælpe, men også forebygge«, siger de hos Dansk Forskningsinstitut for Selvmordsforebyggelse.Englespor er en fortælling om Katrine Lund, en ung pige med et skrøbeligt sind. Hun kæmper med psykisk sårbarhed, med lavt selvværd, med selvskade og selvmordstanker. Bogen er et udvalg af Katrines dagbøger gennem ni år.Katrine får hjælp undervejs. Men hun har svært ved at lukke familie, venner og behandlere ind bag facaden, dér hvor det gør ondt. Hun mister fodfæstet igen og igen, og det bliver ikke lettere, da hun indleder et årelangt forhold til sin efterskolelærer. Som 23-årig tager hun sit eget liv.Englespor henvender sig til andre unge, der går med selvmordstanker – og som forhåbentlig gennem Katrines historie og udfordringer opdager, at selvmord aldrig er en del af løsningen. Bogen henvender sig også til efterladte efter selvmord samt psykologer, læger, pædagoger og andre, der ønsker at forstå de tanker og vanskeligheder, som en selvmordstruet kæmper med.Katrines mor Susanne Bertram har skrevet bogens forord. Psykolog Janne Østergaard Hagelquist fra Center for Mentalisering bidrager med et fagligt forord om unges udvikling i puberteten og om, hvad der er på spil for selvmordstruede.

En håndbog i at håndtere, søge hjælp og være samtalepartner til mennesker der har mistet til selvmord. Sorg og sorgteori er komplekse og omdiskuterede størrelser. Når vi mister en vi elsker, er der mange faser og følelser, der er almenmenneskelige. Men ethvert tab er også sit eget – og derfor kan mønstre, reaktioner og behov være helt forskellige. Når vi behandler det at miste, er der er enighed om, at et tab gennem selvmord er i en kategori for sig, i forhold til at miste gennem sygdom, alderdom eller ulykke. Bogens forfattere har en stor ekspertise i tab ved selvmord og gennemgår i 9 kapitler, hvordan krop og sind reagerer ved selvmord, hvordan det er at være efterlevende til et selvmord, hvordan det er at være omgivelser til en efterlevende, og hvordan man som fagperson kan få hjælp til at håndtere samtalen med de efterlevende. Forfatterne kommer ind på emner som skyld & skam, udfordringer med at få hverdagen til at fungere og hvordan sprog, kommunikation, tanker og billeder kan forandre sig. Bogen er omhyggelig med at differentiere mellem forskellige aldersgrupper og relationsgrupper, da den særlige kontekst i ethvert tilfælde kan have stor betydning for, hvordan sorgen og tabet skal håndteres. Bogen bringer også konkrete råd og anvisninger til, hvor man kan hente yderligere hjælp.Pressen skriver:Bogen favner bredt og belyser ganske fint problematikken samt øger forståelsen for efterladtes situation.- Landsforeningen for efterladte efter selvmordProfessionel, klog og empatisk bog om et tungt emne.- Bibliotekernes lektørudtalelseBogen er den eneste bog om at leve med selvmord, sorg og død, jeg har fundet troværdig nok til at læse til ende. - Charlotte Rørth, Nordjyske Stiftstidende

Kommer du nogensinde tilbage til mig? er en historie om løgne og sandheder, om familie og sorg og om den første, store kærlighed, når den gør allermest ondt.Kort før eksamen i niende klasse opdager Atlas sandheden om noget, hans mor har forsøgt at skjule for ham hele hans liv. Han vil helst glemme det, vil bare have, tingene skal være, som de plejer. Men langsomt begynder Atlas at tvivle på alt – sin mor, sine venner, sig selv - og ikke mindst på sine følelser for Adelia, som jo ellers skulle være hans livs kærlighed. Pressen skriver:Lise Villadsen, som bl.a. har skrevet Tigerhjerte og Slet beviserne, har med Kommer du nogensinde tilbage til mig? skrevet en perle af en fortælling, som rammer lige ned i det allerbedste og det værste ved at være ung. [...] Kommer du nogensinde tilbage til mig? ramte mig dybt helt ind hjertekulen. Den kan læses for nydelsens skyld, men er også oplagt til brug i folkeskolens overbygning.- Litteratursiden.dk

Pipaluk bor i en grønlandsk bygd med sin far og søster. Familien er i opløsning, faren drikker og storesøster Ivalu er forsvundet. ’Ivalu’ er andet bind i en serie ved tegner Lars Horneman og forfatter Morten Dürr. Ligesom i første bind, ’Zenobia’, er der tale om en tegneserie for større børn og voksne, der handler om det, man helst ikke vil tale om. ’Ivalu’ handler om incest og selvmord. Desværre bliver mange børn, i Grønland og i resten af verden, udsat for seksuelle overgreb, og tragisk nok sker de fleste overgreb inden for hjemmets fire vægge. ’Ivalu’ er en fiktiv bearbejdning af et fælles og tabuiseret traume, der eksisterer i alle samfund.

Vanja begik selvmord for to år siden ved at kaste sig i havet. Nu får hun en ny chance for at leve. Men al den smerte, hun forlod, er der stadig, og havet kalder på hende. Mens Vanja kæmper for ikke at miste sig selv igen, møder hun Frederik, og livet får pludselig ny betydning. Kan kærligheden blive hendes redning? HAVET KALDER er en smuk fortælling om kærlighed og sorg - og om at vælge livet, når det gør allermest ondt.Hun valgte livet fra. Nu er hun tvunget tilbage. Mod sin vilje.Historien har tidligere været udgivet som LIVET TILBAGE.

An unforgettable coming of age novel for fans of 13 Reasons Why, It's Kind of a Funny Story, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower.Fifteen-year-old Jeff wakes up on New Year's Day to find himself in the hospital?specifically, in the psychiatric ward.Despite the bandages on his wrists, he's positive this is all some huge mistake. Jeff is perfectly fine, perfectly normal; not like the other kids in the hospital with him.But over the course of the next forty-five days, Jeff begins to understand why he ended up here?and realizes he has more in common with the other kids than he thought.?With a sprinkling of dark humor and a full measure of humanness, Suicide Notes is quirky, surprising, and a riveting read.? ?Ellen Hopkins, author of The You I've Never Known and Love Lies Beneath?Like the very best teen novels, Suicide Notes is both classic and edgy, timeless and provocative.? ?Brent Hartinger, author of Geography Club?Makes a powerful emotional impact.? ?Publishers Weekly (starred review)?Jeff's wit and self-discovery are refreshing, poignant, and, at times, laugh-out-loud funny.? ?School Library Journal

'Helikopter' er en fortælling om drengen Kasper, der står i en af de sværest tænkelige situationer i livet. Han forsøger at tackle verdens urimelighed med hjælp fra superhelten Electric Mist og pigen Silje, og ved at søge tilflugt i et træ, som er hans helt eget. Det er en bog om at forsøge at komme videre, når det værst tænkelige rammer. 'Helikopter' er en autentisk kortroman af Morten Walther Rasmussen, skrevet i korte, episodiske kapitler, med indføling og poetisk sans. Den kan læses af såvel børn, unge og voksne. Bogens omslag og vignetter er lavet af Jon Gotlev / No Heroes, som hermed udkommer med sit første bogværk. Han har tidligere lavet pladecovers for bands som 'Lis er stille' og 'Spring offensive'.

Min søn sørgede med Simon, gymnasievennerne, familien og alle, der kendte Mie.Og sorgen satte sig også i mig fra den dag, hvor skolens flag gik på halv. Det er naturligt for mig at gøre alt, hvad der står i min magt for, at vi som forældre, pårørende, venner og professionelle kan blive dygtigere til at forstå og dele, hvad vi oplever, når et ungt menneske vælger livet fra. Men det har været en hård bog at skrive, og den vil også være krævende at læse.

MAN KAN TÆNKE SIG TIL “SORG”, FORESTILLE SIG “SORG”, MEN NU ER DEN DER, SORGEN, OG ALT DET, MAN HAVDE FORESTILLET SIG, BLEGNER.Jakob er død, 17 år gammel. Tilbage står hans bedste ven, Lucas, og Jakobs ekskæreste, Emma, som på hver deres måde prøver at finde vej gennem sorgen.Kunne de have forhindret Jakobs selvmord? Burde de have indset, at der var noget galt? Kan man nogensinde få det godt igen, når tabet føles så stort? Bliver det aldrig bedre?ALDRIG BEDRE er en mørk, sørgelig og håbefuld ungdomsroman om sorg, om kærlighed og om at finde en vej videre.

I hope I can activate your heart by letting you know that your life is worth living because you have value and you have purpose. Get rid of the negative thoughts in your head and start thinking about knowledge, truth, wisdom and love. Yes, life can be so challenging and frustrating but this world needs you right now. Your friends, family, and teammates need you to get well and pull through because they know you have so much to offer to the world. Suicide should NEVER be an option because there are many other alternatives to solving your problems. I don't know what's going on in your life right now but I encourage you to not put worldly things on a pedestal and don't let them define who you are. In order to keep your life in order, create a much larger vision for yourself.

A week ago, Jewel Jacob's biggest worry was making it into the Teen Arts Show. So how did the talented freshman wake up in a hospital bed with pain shooting up her arms and no memory of hurting herself? Stuck in a support group circle with other kids who tried to end their young lives, she wonders how they all got here... how she got here.Join Jewel on a journey far deeper than the scars on her wrists as she untangles confusing memories and learns that even in the darkest places, there's always a way back to the light. Get ready for a story of healing and self-discovery, where friendship, love, and quirky humor shine through the toughest times. "Mystery Scars is a compelling young adult novel that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Through heart-wrenching twists and turns, it explores the power of resilience, the importance of [teen] mental health, and the beauty of finding hope in unexpected places. Merry Brennan brings compassion and empathy to a complex subject. I cannot recommend her work highly enough." Midwest Book Review WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING: "I could not put the book down. It made me weep, laugh, and feel grateful for this kind of story to offer hope to those suffering and their families.""Riveting and intense... a tale that needs to be told. Dr. Halen is a wonderfully compassionate character whose conversations with the members of the group are insightful for all of us.""I loved how the story ended... it sheds a light on today's struggles and encourages teens to seek help early on. With help and reaching out to others, life can get better."OFFERING HELP:With today's youth experiencing mental health issues in unprecedented numbers, Mystery Scars is a timely YA novel that may help individuals who are suffering, as well as those who love and support them.

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among teens in the US, and the need for effective prevention has never been greater. Written by two adolescent suicide experts, this gentle and effective guide will help teens overcome suicidal thoughts by reducing emotional pain, increasing hope, and building meaningful connections. Readers will learn specific skills grounded in evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), including how to establish safety plans, identify and manage intense emotions, limit stress, find purpose, and ultimately take control of their suicidal thoughts to move forward into a more optimistic and hopeful future.

Ryan's story has been filled with much pain since his father died, but his story is coming to an end too. On a fateful morning, senior student Caleb, arrives at school to hear some awful news about his best friend, delivered by Ryan's mother. Will Caleb be able to get through the pain of his best friends suicide, or will his story end the same way?

Maybelline Chen isn't the Chinese Taiwanese American daughter her mother expects her to be. May prefers hoodies over dresses and wants to become a writer. When asked, her mom can't come up with one specific reason for why she's proud of her only daughter. May's beloved brother, Danny, on the other hand, has just been admitted to Princeton. But Danny secretly struggles with depression, and when he dies by suicide, May's world is shattered.In the aftermath, racist accusations are hurled against May's parents for putting too much pressure on him. May's father tells her to keep her head down. Instead, May challenges these ugly stereotypes through her writing. Yet the consequences of speaking out run much deeper than anyone could foresee. Who gets to tell our stories, and who gets silenced? It's up to May to take back the narrative.Joanna Ho masterfully explores timely themes of mental health, racism, and classism.

A life affirming story of rehabilitation and hope after prison. The third novel from multi-award-winning Danielle Jawando, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas and Elizabeth Acevedo.

Along she came… Everyday, Ryan Turner must face the reality that everyone knows what he did. It's in they way they speak to him. It's in the way they look at him. Ryan's only solace comes from the local waterfall, where the violent crashing of the water clears his mind of everything. But then one day, a girl named Nicki Thornton throws herself into his solitary world. Nicki is direct about his past and determined to crash through the wall of glass that Ryan has put between himself and others. She seeks answers to questions that she knows only Ryan can understand. Nicki dives deeper into his life, opening his heart and getting closer to the shameful secrets that he has tried to bury. Though Ryan knows he does not have all of the answers that she seeks, but he realizes that he may have found an answer to his own questions in her. "Haunting, hopeful and masterfully crafted"-Kirkus Reviews

From debut author Cameron Kelly Rosenblum comes a stunning teen novel that tackles love, grief, and mental health as one girl must process her friends death and ultimately learn how to stand in her own light. Perfect for fans of All the Bright Places and We Were Liars. Its the summer before senior year. Reid is in the thick of Scofield Highs in-crowd thanks to her best friend, Hattie, who has been her social oxygen since middle school.But summer is when Hattie goes to her familys Maine island home. Instead of sitting inside for eight weeks, waiting for her to return, Reid and their friend, Sam, enter into a pactto live it up, one party at a time. But days before Hattie is due home, Reid finds out the shocking news that Hattie has died by suicide. Driven by a desperate need to understand what went wrong, Reid searches for answers.In doing so, she uncovers painful secrets about the person she thought she knew better than herself. And the truth will force Reid to reexamine everything.

This Is Your Anti-Suicide Note...I'm writing this note to YOU because I want you to know your life has great value. There are many books about preventing suicide, but few are written for those who want to commit suicide. This book is that book. This is a direct note to YOU...your anti-suicide note.Maybe you've been abandoned, abused, mocked, or humiliated. Perhaps you have sunk so low into despair that you think there's no way to overcome what you are feeling.Feeling helpless, broken, abused, or unwanted is terrible, BUT you are not alone. Many have felt this way and overcame it. You can overcome too. I've been through pain as well, and that's how I KNOW there is hope for you.I'm not sharing tips or strategies. This is a note from my heart to yours because I care about your life very much. Things will get better.God wanted me to write this book for you. To show you that you have a purpose. He has a plan for you. Even if you don't know HIM.May your heart be open, your mind healed, and your life long. I hope you will write to me and tell me: I chose LIFE.You are greatly loved,Lisa Hanson

Reassuring and tenderly-told, The Laugh is the perfect story for younger kids learning to navigate grief. "In a simple metaphor for finding happiness again after the death of a loved one, this book sends a sensitive, focused message--that laughter and joy are possible." --Kirkus Reviews "Simply yet powerfully told, The Laugh is a beautiful, gentle story with tender and expressive illustrations, and a comforting message about the ways we hold loved ones close even when they're no longer with us. It's a book that will surely mean a lot to many children, families and adults alike." --Harry Woodgate, author of Grandad's Camper An uplifting picture book story about love, laughter, and loss. Once there was a lady with the loveliest laugh in the world. She and her daughter share big loud belly laughs, quiet giggles, and sometimes secret laughs between just the two of them. Until one day, the lady dies, and her laugh goes away with her. At first it seems impossible to go on without the lady - but when the little girl finds her laugh again, she knows that, no matter what, the memories and love that they shared will always be there. This reassuring and beautifully illustrated picture book is the perfect way to open up conversations about grief and loss with little ones.

If You Thought You Needed Vision, Would You Ask God For It?Exhausted by her role in the dramatic rescue of Kayla Henderson, Samantha McGregor is ready for a vacation from her God-given visions. But when Sam gets her wish and the visions actually go on hiatus, she's beginning to wonder if she's lost her spiritual gift forever. To make matters worse, her police friend Ebony needs her help!Peter Clark has been dead for several years, an open-and-shut case of suicide, but Ebony's not convinced. Why would he do it? And why does Ebony suspect foul play? Sam has been no help in the investigation, and just when she's lost all hope, God gives her a vision of a guy jumping from a railroad bridge. Suddenly the floodgates open and all of Sam's visions involve suicide. Who is this guy? And what does this have to do with Peter's death? It's a race against the clock as Sam worries about every brown-haired guy she meets: her lab partner, Olivia's rocker friend, Peter's little brother-they all fit the description!Whoever the guy in her vision is, his identity is just beyond Sam's reach, and he's definitely losing his grip fast...Trusting God will lead her, Sam's determined to send a message of hope and find him before he gives up.

Sixteen-year-old Walker has discovered something potentially scandalous-two of his female classmates are having an affair. It is a secret he has no problem keeping to himself . . . until it comes to protecting his own reputation."It is difficult to close Desire Lines without the overpowering feeling that evil's caretaker can very well be an average young man who lacks the courage to do what he knows is right. This is a morality play as painful and rage-inducing as a personal betrayal. Take it personally. You cannot read this without getting as emotionally involved as if you were a player in the story." -Chris Lynch