Suicide

Study shows that there may be different risk factors in Aboriginal adolescents than there are in Caucasian adolescents.

Contends that the questionnaire is an effective screener for suicide risk.

Findings indicated women's deaths from homicide and motor vehicle accidents and men's suicide rate exceeded that of all other groups.

Contends that cultural continuity plays a critical role in overcoming the native suicide epidemic.

Compares data collected from Alaska, Sweden, Norway and Greenland and concludes that Swedish respondents had less suicidal thoughts than those in the other countries.

Data indicates that suicidal behaviors are more frequently reported among females than males and among younger respondents than older.

Looks at events and responses within two tribal communities in New Mexico and Alaska which experienced clusters between 2009 and 2011.

Presents high-quality, up-to-date information with a separate table of contents highlighting content most relevant to Indigenous youth, families and communities.

Proposes the development and implementation of a suicide risk management tool to gather culturally sensitive First Nations' data and to reduce attempted suicides for youth populations.

Reviews intent and use of Priority-Setting Tool to gather feedback from stake holders regarding perceptions of mental health. Results will be used to set goals, vision and strategic directions.

Community Health Sciences Thesis (M.Sc.)--The University of Manitoba (Canada), 2004.

Looks at health determinants such as chronic illness and risky behaviors that effect well-being and social determinants that contribute to disadvantages in areas of education, income and employment.

Looks at Canada's first and largest major urban First Nations child and family support program in Winnipeg, Manitoba. [One or more images have been omitted from this article due to copyright restrictions. These images are accessible in the print version of this journal]

This episode of Ideas includes a lecture by Max FineDay given at Vancouver Island University as Part of the University's "Indigenous Speakers Series." FineDay, the Executive Director of Canada Roots Exchange discusses the historical legacy of treaties, reserves, the pass system, economic disenfranchisement and relates them to contemporary the intergenerational pain among Indigenous youth has led to young children taking their own lives, he argues that reconciliation must include land reclamation.

Comments on the recommendations for intervention found in peer-reviewed literature and "grey" sources.

Study includes results of literature review, working group and key informant interviews, and an environmental scan of actions and interventions. Focus is on Inuit youth and report is organized around six topic areas: links between childhood adversity and suicide, and promising practices with respect to addressing child sexual abuse, social emotional development, safe shelters, current supports within the justice system, and parenting and family support programs.

Reports results of environmental scan which involved a literature review of both grey and academic publications, a series of key informant interviews with 20 individuals working in the field. Six topic areas are covered: links between childhood adversity and suicide and promising practices for addressing child sexual abuse, social emotional development, safe shelters focusing on children and youth, current supports in the justice system, and parenting and family support programs.

Evaluates training of intervention facilitators in Northwest Alaska to develop local capacity for early response to suicide care.

Highlights contemporary challenges facing Indigenous peoples including American Indians and Alaskan Natives. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page vii.

Judge's recommendation legislation be passed to confer "fetal rights" on unborn infants has implications for the rights of mothers.

Concludes that strategies should be implemented that support family caring, strengthen school performance and tribal connections.

Investigation into circumstances under which the 14-year-old committed suicide and the social factors that played a part in her death, as well as recommendations for preventing similar events.

Systematic literature search of PubMed and Scopus reveals 94 articles on psychiatric research conducted on the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1986. Research includes information on early predictors of several psychiatric diagnoses, and novel findings related to brain imaging and cognition.

Examines traditional Native American healing and ceremonial psychoactive agents and how colonization has contributed to substance abuse.

Education Thesis (MC)--University of Lethbridge, 2013.

Study findings conducted on 498 individuals in 22 communities suggest that the psychological autopsy method can be correctly employed in Inuit populations.

Contends that the mental health of Aboriginal communities with more control of local government, renewed cultural practices, and successful land claims, boast overall improved mental health for their constituents. Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll to page 10.

Psychiatry Thesis (M.Sc.)--McGill University, 2017.

Study provides baseline data to be used for intervention in reducing suicide attempts and to prepare a profile of suicide attempters.

Looks at the many ways northern people have shaped both northern and Canadian history. To access article scroll to p. 10.

Looks at the development of suicidal behaviour and effective ways of reducing deaths. Includes recommendations for a prevention strategy.

Study found symptoms of depression, anxiety, aggression, and substance abuse were correlated with suicide attempts.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 2004.

Looks at effects on health of Inuit families caused by intergenerational trauma of settlement relocation, required attendance in residential school, and the evacuation during the tuberculosis epidemic during the 1950s and 1960s.

Discusses the social disparity factors that contribute to poorer health outcomes for Indigenous Australian children.

Focuses on mental health, access to clean water and sanitation facilities, and transitioning from diesel to renewable energy sources.

Discusses project, lessons learned, integration of participants' evaluations, and reflections as researchers.

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"This chapter describes an innovative approach to engaging Aboriginal youth using theatre workshops to address issues affecting their health, such as peer pressure, addictions, suicide, gangs, and lack of self-esteem." Chapter 5 from Passion for Action in Child and Family Services: Voice from the Prairies edited by Sharon McKay, Don Fuchs, Ivan Brown.

Psychology Thesis (M.Sc.)--Oklahoma State University, 2012.

Social Welfare Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Kansas, 1999.

Reviews the circumstances surrounding the death of a seventeen year old boy in a kinship care placement.