{"product_id":"the-long-sleep-a-practical-guide-to-supporting-young-people-navigate-suicidal-crisis-paperback","title":"The Long Sleep: A Practical Guide to Supporting Young People Navigate Suicidal Crisis - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKate Hill\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'This book isn't just a guide; it's a lifeline' Shirley Ballas, head judge, \u003ci\u003eStrictly Come Dancing\u003c\/i\u003e, and ambassador for CALM and Suicide\u0026amp;Co\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWorldwide, suicide is one of the leading causes of death among young people, and numbers continue to increase. Many young people have experienced suicidal thoughts, self-harmed or attempted suicide. What makes someone particularly vulnerable? Why do proportionally more young men than women resort to suicide? What can be done to support people and prevent young deaths? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Long Sleep\u003c\/i\u003e explores the origins, symptoms and meanings of young peoples' suicidal crises and argues the need for sensitive responses and improved understanding if current rates are to be curbed. Combining moving accounts from relatives and young people who have attempted suicide with the evidence of extensive research into the subject, Kate Hill offers important and timely insights into an area fraught with fear and denial. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis classic self-help book has been fully revised and considers: \u003cbr\u003e● Current perspectives around mental and physical healthcare development\u003cbr\u003e● Social, environmental and personal factors that may be triggers\u003cbr\u003e● How to listen to and support young people at risk\u003cbr\u003e● Where and when to seek professional help and support \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'[\u003ci\u003eThe Long Sleep\u003c\/i\u003e] has incredible breadth and depth which offers real insights into the minds of those who are suicidal, together with practical guidance on supporting young people and challenging the myths around suicide' Professor Rory O'Connor, Suicidal Behaviour Research Laboratory, University of Glasgow, author of \u003ci\u003eWhen It Is Darkest\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'This book will make a significant contribution to improving our understanding of suicide among the young'\u003c\/b\u003e Simon Armson, Samaritans \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWorldwide, suicide is one of the leading causes of death amongst young people, and numbers continue to increase. Many more young people have experienced suicidal thoughts, or have self-harmed or attempted suicide. What makes someone particularly vulnerable? Why do proportionally more young men than women resort to suicide? What can be done to support people and prevent young deaths? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Long Sleep\u003c\/i\u003e explores the origins, symptoms and meanings of young peoples' suicidal crises and argues the need for sensitive responses and improved understanding if current rates are to be curbed. Combining moving accounts from relatives and young attempters with the evidence of extensive research into the subject, Kate Hill offers important and timely insights into an area fraught with fear and denial. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis classic self-help book has been fully revised and considers: \u003cbr\u003e- Myths around suicide\u003cbr\u003e- Current perspectives around mental and physical healthcare development and support\u003cbr\u003e- Social, environmental and personal factors that may be triggers\u003cbr\u003e- How to listen to and support young people at risk\u003cbr\u003e- Where and when to seek professional help \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKate Hill\u003c\/b\u003e began this book after her brother's death, aged twenty. Her book inspired further research at the University of Oxford Department of Psychiatry, where she had worked with the Centre for Suicide Research and the Samaritans. She also edited the SIBBS (Support in Bereavement for Brothers and Sisters) quarterly newsletter and contact network of The Compassionate Friends, and put together an information pack on bereavement from sudden death for the Samaritans. Kate Hill died of a haemorrhage, in an unexpected brain bleed, in 1994. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis revised edition was co-ordinated by Kate's sister, Anna Hill, with support from Dr Ailsa Snaith and Dr Andrew Parsons. Kate's work and the stories that she captured have been brought up to date to continue to have a positive impact on young lives today.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKate Hill\u003c\/b\u003e began this book after her brother's death, aged twenty. Her book inspired further research at the University of Oxford Department of Psychiatry, where she had worked with the Centre for Suicide Research and the Samaritans. Kate Hill also edited the SIBBS (Support in Bereavement for Brothers and Sisters) quarterly newsletter and put together an information pack on bereavement from sudden death for the Samaritans. Kate Hill died unexpectedly of a brain bleed, in 1994. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis new edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Long Sleep\u003c\/i\u003e is by Kate's sister, Anna Hill, with the support of Dr Ailsa Snaith and Dr Andrew Parsons. Kate's groundbreaking work and the stories she captured have been complemented with up-to-date insights to continue their positive impact on young lives today.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 7.8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 22, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45914157514949,"sku":"9781472147301","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/LCn_LhN4y59781472147301.webp?v=1772125423","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/the-long-sleep-a-practical-guide-to-supporting-young-people-navigate-suicidal-crisis-paperback","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}