This 4-volume report is the product of the Task Force on Youth Suicide presented to the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The task force developed six recommendations that address the most urgent needs for research, education and services to prevent youth suicide.

Describes the rationale and evidence for the effectiveness of various youth suicide prevention strategies. Identifies model programs that incorporate these different strategies. For use by persons who are interested in developing or augmenting suicide prevention programs in their own communities.

Argues that schools have a much larger role to play in the prevention of suicide among children and adolescents than they have generally undertaken hitherto. Sets out various ways in which teachers can detect suicidal tendencies and make appropriate interventions.