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Alcohol and suicide among racial/ethnic populations - 17 States, 2005-2006
URL: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5823a1.htm
MMWR. June 19, 2009; 58(23):637-41. This report analyzes data from the National Violent Death Reporting System in 2005-2006. The overall prevalence of alcohol intoxication was nearly 24% among suicide decedents tested for alcohol, with the highest percentage among American Indian/Alaska Natives (37%), followed by Hispanics (29%) and persons aged 20-49 years (28%). The authors conclude that many populations can benefit from culturally appropriate suicide-prevention strategies that include efforts to reduce alcohol consumption.
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Collaborative Psychiatric Epidemiology Surveys (CPES)
URL: http://www.icpsr.umich.edu/CPES/
This project provides data on the distributions, correlates, and risk factors of mental disorders among the general population, with special emphasis on minority groups, through access to three nationally representative surveys: the National Comorbidity Survey Replication (NCS-R), the National Survey of American Life (NSAL), and the National Latino and Asian American Study (NLAAS). CPES permits the investigation of cultural and ethnic influences on mental health.
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Comprender el suicidio: Lo fundamental (Understanding suicide: The basics)
URL: http://www.mhatexas.org/F_2006UnderstandingSuicide_Spanish.pdf
Addresses the alarming trend of suicide among Hispanic adolescents and young adults. Helps individuals, families and communities learn about suicide prevention and the actions that are critical to saving lives.
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Culturally Competent Crisis Response: Information for School Psychologists and Crisis Teams
URL: http://www.schoolcounselor.org/files/cc_crisis.pdf
This information sheet, using vignettes on suicide among minority students, discusses crisis response planning and culturally competent response.
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Depression: A guide for Latinos
URL: http://www.acponline.org/patients_families/pdfs/misc/dehttp://www.acponline.org/patients_families/pdfs/misc/deplatinoguide.pdfplatinoguide.pdf
Depression guide in English and Spanish. Includes information on risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment choices, helping a friend or family member, healthcare tools, and resources. Accompanying video available at no cost at https://www.acponline.org/atpro/timssnet/products/tnt_products.cfm
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Services for Hispanic children and families: Summary of the Special Forum held at the 2006 Georgetown University Training Institutes
URL: http://gucchd.georgetown.edu/programs/ta_center/TrainingInstitutes/SpecialForums/Services%20for%20Hispanic%20Children%20and%20Families.pdf
Describes: a framework for culturally competent services, particularly in terms of reaching populations of color; the use of community health workers; and challenges of serving Hispanic children and families (with a case example).
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Suicide among Hispanic Americans
URL: http://www.sprc.org/library/hispanic.am.facts.pdf
This fact sheet contains data on suicide among the Hispanic American population. The document includes mental health considerations, cultural and ethnic considerations, and strengths and protective factors.
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Understanding the rise in suicide attempts in Latina teens
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This webinar examines the high rate of suicide attempts by adolescent Latinas in the United States and potential reasons. It reviews research findings, theoretical explanations, and approaches to intervention with the teenagers and their families. The PowerPoint is attached. Follow the link for a sound file of the presentation
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