The Impact of Suicide Contagion and Intergenerational Segregation on Youth and Young Adults in Remote Indigenous Communities in Northern Territory, Australia
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Author/Creator
Leonore Hanssens
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 40, January-December 2016, pp. 38-47
Description
Data for research obtained from National Coroners Information System and Northern Territory Coroner’s Office, and covers years 1981-2010; 1991-2010 and 2001-2010. Argues that since Elders have little or no suicide rate, their involvement with youth could have a positive effect. Discusses several programs currently in operation.