A Suicide Epidemic in an American Indian Community.

Tower, Margene

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ERIC Number: EJ402973

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Publication Date: 1989

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A Suicide Epidemic in an American Indian Community.

Tower, Margene

American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, v3 n1 p34-44 Sum 1989

Examines the suicide epidemic on Wind River Reservation during August and September 1985, which produced 12 suicide deaths and 88 verifiable attempts or threats, mainly among teenagers and young adults. Describes immediate responses and longterm prevention efforts of the reservation Behavior Health Program, government agencies, and tribal groups. (SV)

Descriptors: Adolescents, American Indian Reservations, Mental Health Programs, Prevention, Reservation American Indians, Suicide, Young Adults

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Language: English

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