Suicide and Self-Destruction among American Indian Youths.

May, Philip A.

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ERIC Number: EJ382728

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Publication Date: 1987

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Suicide and Self-Destruction among American Indian Youths.

May, Philip A.

American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, v1 n1 p52-69 Jun 1987

Examines adolescent and young adult suicides, suicide attempts, and self-destructive behavior among the general population, American Indians, and Indians of New Mexico. Describes prevention and intervention efforts undertaken to lower suicide rates on one reservation. Contains 30 references. (SV)

Descriptors: Adolescents, American Indians, Individual Characteristics, Mortality Rate, Self Destructive Behavior, Suicide, Traffic Accidents, Young Adults

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: New Mexico

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