Suicide clusters within American Indian and Alaskan Native communities: A review of the literature and recommendations

2017

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Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

This paper reviews the literature concerning suicide clusters among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations. It provides data concerning disparities in suicide deaths, other sources of available data and lists data parameters available through WISQARS. In addition, it suggests countermeasures and offers prevention recommendations.