Suicide among American Indian Youth: The Role of the Schools in Prevention.

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Adolescents; American Indian Education; American Indians; At Risk Persons; Cultural Relevance; Elementary Secondary Education; Intervention; Prevention; Racial Differences; School Activities; Suicide; Young Adults; Youth; Youth Problems

0021-8731

Compares suicide rates among American Indian youth with those for other racial groups and discusses suicide risk factors for the general youth population and for American Indian youth. Describes school-based programs in terms of suicide prevention, intervention, and "postvention" strategies, with emphasis on adaptation to specific cultures. Contains 38 references. (Author/SV)

1998

EJ549662