Suicidality among Adolescent Alberta Indians.

Gartrell, John W.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ474023

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1993

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Suicidality among Adolescent Alberta Indians.

Gartrell, John W.; And Others

Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, v23 n4 p366-73 Win 1993

Found high rate of suicide attempts and ideation among 229 seventh- through ninth-grade American Indian students on reserves in Alberta. Prevalence of suicidality was very similar to rates reported for Navajo youth. Controlling for age, risk factors for suicide attempts were heavy alcohol use, no father in home, sleeping problems, and low psychological well-being. (Author/NB)

Descriptors: Adolescents, American Indians, At Risk Persons, Family Problems, Fatherless Family, Foreign Countries, Junior High School Students, Junior High Schools, Psychological Characteristics, Substance Abuse, Suicide, Well Being

Publication Type: Reports - General; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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