Overcoming Suicidal Thoughts in Adolescents. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Overcoming suicidal thoughts in adolescents. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. If you are a teenager struggling with thoughts of suicide, know that you are not alone and can rely on help. This is the main message that the authors of "Overcoming Suicidal Thoughts in Adolescents" want to convey at the very beginning of the book. Painful feelings and the desire to die are not permanent; they are not forever. They can be overcome - and our book is intended to help you on this journey. Thoughts of suicide visit many people at different ages. Thinking about death is not a sign of weakness or cowardice. Usually, suicidal thoughts only mean that a person is suffering or feeling overwhelmed. But there is always a way out, even if in the most difficult moments it seems otherwise. This book is based on evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and it contains many effective exercises: you will learn how to create a safety plan in a situation that seems hopeless, how to surround yourself with support, and how to find meaning and purpose in life. You won't be bored reading this because the tasks are specifically designed for teenagers: they are engaging and interesting. You are doing great by picking up this book! It is a brave and determined step, worthy of respect.