Suicide is increasingly understood and predicted as an intersection of biological, psychological, cognitive, and sociocultural factors. We have some basic knowledge of these factors and how they interact, but presently we know very little about how culture can play a role as a variable that influences suicide. Suicide Among Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups will go a long way towards filling that gap by pulling together cutting edge empirical research from general cultural diversity literature and applying it to suicide assessment, treatment, and prevention theory and practice.
Key Features
- Explores the role of culture in suicidal intentions.
- Includes contributions from established experts in multicultural counseling and suicidology.
- Focuses on six broad ethnic groups: African American, American Indian, Asian American, European American, Hawaiian & Pacific Islander, and Hispanic.
- Highlights specific variables within cultures that can influence suicide.
- Offers practical applications within various settings such as therapy, outreach, schools, and psychiatric services.
Additional Information
By looking outside of the limited cross-cultural studies done within suicidal populations, the contributors expand the available empirical literature base. Following theoretical overviews, the text devotes a main chapter to each ethnic group, relating each culture to suicide research and presenting appropriate treatment considerations. A final section consists of prevention and training issues.
