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Toepfer, Conrad F., Jr. – NASSP Bulletin, 1986
Prevention of teenage suicide and coping with it when it occurs is an increasing concern for middle-level principals. This article focuses on specific implications of the youth suicide problem for middle-level principals with considerations for other principals as well. (Author/TE)
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, Behavior Disorders, Depression (Psychology)

Carlson, Patricia L.; Schaefer, William – NASSP Bulletin, 1986
Educators are in an excellent position to identify seriously troubled young people. Major causes of adolescent problems are discussed, including drugs, parental failure, and biochemical disturbances. Educators can best intervene by becoming aware of support services within their own school and community. (TE)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Disorders, Depression (Psychology), Drug Abuse