Product Details

• Actors: Bill Kurtis
• Directors: Karen Segal, Lisa Enos
• Writers: Lisa Enos
• Producers: Lisa Enos, Ari Ducas, Barry Stoner, Betty Smegal, Bridget Rowley-Sarno
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: A & E Home Video
• VHS Release Date: August 14, 2001
• Run Time: 60 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• ASIN: 0767024044
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #455,131 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

An investigation into the growing tragedy of teen suicide, now the third largest killer of young people. Parents of teenage suicides share their painful stories, experts describe the causes, and A&E provides an 800 number that families can call to learn the danger signs and get help.

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Video for Mental Health Professionals, October 3, 2002

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Licensed Therapist "Tammi M." (Muncie, IN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Investigative Reports - Teenage Suicide: The Silent Threat [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This video is great for use by mental health professionals who work with teens, as well as teachers, parents, and pediatricians.

The video discusses both unipolar and bipolar depression. Parents of teens who actually committed suicide are interveiwed throughout most of the program. The video also presents recent research on impulsivity and suicide risk. Finally, the video closes with efforts a school system is making in order to identify depressed teens, and to provide help for them.

This video generates good discussion among parents, college students, teachers, and counselors. The video assumes the audience possesses some knowledge of unipolar and bipolar depression, but not a tremendous amount.