Suicide Clusters within American Indian and Alaska Native Communities: A Review of the Literature and Recommendations
Authors: SAMHSA
Publication Year: 2017
Last Updated: 2018-02-15
Journal: SAMHSA
Keywords: American Indian, Alaska Native, AI/AN, Behavioral Health, Suicide, Clusters, Prevention, Mental Health, Public Health, Substance Abuse, Substance Misuse, Drugs, Alcohol, Injury, Self-Harm
Abstract:
The purpose of this report is to examine what is known about suicide clusters within American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations and to use that information to develop recommendations for stakeholders working to prevent and contain suicide clusters within AI/AN communities. This paper provides the results of the review based on: (1) the research on suicide clusters and contagion in general and within AI/AN communities; (2) discussions with several subject matter experts; and (3) interviews with representatives from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Indian Health Service (IHS).
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