Kids and Suicide: Knowing When to Ask for Help — When Chase started acting on the suicidal dreams he began having after his mother took her own life, he knew he couldn't handle his emotions by himself. A teen talks about signs to look for, in yourself or others, when serious help is needed to save a life.
Addicted Parents/At-Risk Kids — With his dad in recovery and his mom abusing prescription medications, Chase grew up in a pressure-cooker atmosphere. He shares his thoughts about how children can break the cycle of addiction rather than repeat their parents' bad decisions.
Tips for Keeping Deadly Drugs Away from Kids — Chase talks about how easy it is for kids to find prescription medications, either in their own homes, or at a friend's. Find out from a teen what parents need to know about the deadly drugs that are there for the taking.
When Divorced Parents Date — After his parents split when he was 5, Chase began pointing out to his father the issues with the women his dad started bringing home. What happens when the child becomes the counselor?
When Parents Are Addicts: Kids Caught in the Middle — By the time he was 6, Chase was actively working to bring his prescription-drug-abusing mother out of her frequent depressions. What happens when kids become emotional caretakers for their addicted parents?
Rich Kids, Poor Lives — Chase grew up in a privileged family, but all the money in the world couldn't save his mother from overcoming her life-long depression and committing suicide. Chase talks about how wealth is not a guarantee of a happy life, for parents or kids.
Kids and Stress — Kids today face overwhelming pressures. In addition to growing up in the shadow of 9-11 and terror alerts, they are constantly pressured to have sex, drink alcohol, use prescription and recreational drugs and lie about all of it. Chase discusses how kids can overcome these pressures.
The Power of Peers for Teens — Chase explains how his peers would always come to him for advice on dealing with family issues rather than talking with their parents.
Finding the Right Therapist — When Chase discovered his nightmares about suicide started to creep into his waking thoughts, he knew he needed help handling the emotional strain. He was frustrated, though, when he felt his therapist was treating him like a “kid,” and not respecting his intelligence. Chase talks about what needs to happen for a counselor to become an effective part of the healing process.
When Therapy Fails — Chase's prescription-drug-abusing mother attempted therapy several times, and even checked into a rehab facility twice, but failed to get the help she needed that could have saved her life. He discusses how a family can cope.
Becoming a Teen Author — How much of this book did you actually write, and do you plan to write any others?
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