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Peer reviewedMcIntosh, John L. – Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, 1984
Discusses tribal differences in Native American suicidal behavior. Similarities among these studies are noted, including data sources, the concentration of suicide among the young, intratribal group heterogeneity with respect to suicide, suicide methods employed, and alcohol involvement. The implications of obtaining figures from official agencies…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indians, Behavior Patterns, Cultural Differences
Peer reviewedLester, David – Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, 1994
Implications for suicide prevention efforts are examined. It is concluded that psychiatric treatment of depression and restricting access to lethal methods for suicide are more useful tactics for suicide prevention programs in elderly, and crisis counseling from suicide prevention centers and educational programs are more useful in younger adults.…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Depression (Psychology)
