When asked, 90 percent of teenagers said that they would tell a friend first if they were having suicidal thoughts. This resource prepares teens for that moment, offering reasons why someone might want to die, how to recognize the warning signs of suicidal thoughts, and how to get help. This updated version includes the most current research on teen suicide and offers resources for assistance and further reading. The first section focuses on why someone might want to commit suicide, risk factors for suicide, and general facts about suicide. The majority of the book is dedicated to helping teens understand what they can do for themselves and their friends when they are confronted with this issue. Here the authors offer the steps that one can take to help someone considering suicide. Chapters discuss depression and stress and other triggers that might influence someone's decision. Part Two includes a section on how to deal with the feelings of loss associated with a completed suicide. A final section offers addresses and phone numbers of agencies dedicated to preventing suicide and suggests resources for further reading. The power of this resource is in its presentation of the information. Chapters offer specific questions that teens can ask their friends to draw them out. The text continues by offering plans of action that teens can take to help others immediately. Chapters devoted to active listening and enlisting the help of others further assist teens in assessing and dealing with a dangerous situation.-Heather Hepler.