Citation

Hamilton SM, Rolf KA. Child Adolesc. Soc. Work J. 2010; 27(4): 283-290.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s10560-010-0204-y

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Abstract

Suicide is a leading social problem among the adolescent American Indian community. This literature review examines the demographics of American Indian adolescents who attempt suicide, along with the effects it has on the entire family/community. This paper describes various programs used to address individuals, while correlating them to specific use within the American Indian population. The authors look at the effectiveness of the Adolescent Suicide Prevention Project, American Indian Life Skills Development Curriculum, and Zuni Life Skills Development, along with the draw-backs associated with the implementation of each program. The importance of incorporating culturally specific programs and addressing the issue at a community level in an attempt to enhance the well-being of at-risk American Indian Adolescents is emphasized. © 2010 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC.

Language: en

Keywords

Culture; Suicide; Adolescent suicide prevention program; American Indian adolescents; American Indian culture; Macro prevention; Zuni life skillsdevelopment program