Article
The power of protection: a population-based comparison of native and non-native youth suicide attempters
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2012
Subjects
- Indians of North America -- Suicidal behavior,
- Alaska Natives -- Suicidal behavior,
- Suicide -- Prevention
Disciplines
Abstract
This study provides actionable information about intervening with American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth to prevent suicide. Statewide school survey data were used to model the impact of risk and protective factors on self-reported suicide attempts (both AI/AN and non-AI/AN). The cumulative risk and protective model worked similarly for both groups. AI/AN youth had a higher threshold of risk before making a suicide attempt. Protective factors buffered the impact of risk, particularly for the higher risk youth.
DOI
10.5820/aian.1902.2012.20
Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/9173
Citation Information
Mackin, J., Perkins, T., & Furrer, C. (2012). The Power of Protection: A Population-Based Comparison of Native and Non-Native Youth Suicide Attempters. American Indian And Alaska Native Mental Health Research: The Journal Of The National Center, 19(2), 20-54.
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