United States: On And Off The Reservation - A Discussion Of The Social, Physical, And Mental Health Indicators Of Suicide In The Native American Community

United States: On And Off The Reservation - A Discussion Of The Social, Physical, And Mental Health Indicators Of Suicide In The Native American Community   Nicholas A. Guittar, 2012   This article reviews explanations for the heightened rates of suicide among the US Native American population. Particular attention is afforded to the social, historical, physical, and mental health stressors that may contribute to such high rates. A great deal of scientific research has centered on...

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