Citation

Katz LY, Elias B, O'Neil J, Enns M, Cox BJ, Belik SL, Sareen J. J. Can. Acad. Child Adolesc. Psychiatry 2006; 15(4): 159-167.

Affiliation

Department of Psychiatry, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

18392204

PMCID

PMC2277304

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: There is a significant amount of research demonstrating that the rate of completed suicide among Aboriginal populations is much higher than in the general population. Unfortunately, there is a paucity of research evaluating the risk factors for completed suicide and suicidal behavior in this population. There is an even greater shortage of research on evidence-based interventions for suicidal behaviour. METHOD: A literature review was conducted to facilitate the development of an approach to the study of this complex problem. RESULTS: An approach to developing a research program that informs each step of the process with evidence from the previous steps was developed. The study of risk factors and interventions is described. CONCLUSIONS: Research into the risk factors and evidence-based interventions for Aboriginal suicidal behavior are required. A programmatic approach is described in detail in this paper. It is hoped this informed approach would systematically address this important public health issue that afflicts a significant proportion of the Canadian population.

Language: en