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1 sty 2012 · PDF | Suicide rates in Latin America are lower than in other regions of the world. The suicide behaviour is known starting with the pre Colombian... | Find, read and cite all the...
The current scope review assesses trends regarding suicide within Latin America and the Caribbean: risk factors, protective factors, and mediators of suicidal ideation and behavior.
A chart of selected SAMHSA resources available in English and/or Spanish for Hispanic/Latino populations compiled by SAMHSA’s Office of Behavioral Health Equity.
Based on this background, family-oriented interventions appear to be the most appropriate approach to the prevention and treatment of Hispanic suicidal girls. Factors implicated in Latina suicidal behavior and community-based interventions that include the adolescent and her family are suggested.
Suicide is a critical issue among Latina youth. In this paper, we use family case analysis to explore how gendered oppression, silencing, and violence shape suicidal behaviors among a sample of Latina daughters (n=10), and their parents.
Historically, Latin America has had lower suicide rates than the global average, while North America is at an intermediate level (World Health Organization, 2013). Mortality data from Latin
This chapter informs about suicide risk, suicidal behaviour, and suicide prevention in social minority groups in Latin America. The populations addressed in this chapter are heterogeneous: international migrants, prison populations, and sexual minorities.
