The literature on the relationship between culture and suicide has historically been widely scattered and often difficult to find. This well-organized book summarizes that widespread literature so that counselors can begin to include diversity issuesnow recognized as important variables to considerwhen conducting suicide assessments or interventions. Cultural Diversity and Suicide focuses on Americans of European, African, Asian, Hispanic, and Native American backgrounds, and the cultural/ethnic variables the book examines focus on gender, age, religion, and sexuality.
The literature on the relationship between culture and suicide has historically been widely scattered and often difficult to find. This well-organized book summarizes that widespread literature so that counselors can begin to include diversity issuesnow recognized as important variables to considerwhen conducting suicide assessments or interventions. Cultural Diversity and Suicide focuses on Americans of European, African, Asian, Hispanic, and Native American backgrounds, and the cultural/ethnic variables the book examines focus on gender, age, religion, and sexuality.
Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1. Introduction How Does Culture Affect Suicide? A Brief History of Suicide Definitions of Suicide Typical Risk Factors Usually Associated with Suicide Suicide Assessment Suicide Prevention Crisis Intervention and Culture Traditional Counseling and Psychotherapy Approaches Additional Terms Discussed Throughout the Book Chapter 2. European Americans Data Gender Age Religion Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Issues Summary Chapter 3. African Americans Data Gender Age Cultural Buffers Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Issues Suicide Prevention and Intervention Summary Chapter 4. Asian Americans Data and Gender Age Religious and Spiritual Issues Specific Ethnic Groups Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Issues Buddhist Views of Death and Dying Hindu Views of Death and Dying Specific Cultural Groups Suicide Prevention and Intervention Summary Chapter 5. Hispanic Americans Data and Gender Age Cultural Buffers Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Issues Suicide Prevention and Intervention Summary Chapter 6. Native Americans History Data Gender Tribal Affiliation and Acculturation Methods and Concomitant Factors Spirituality and Religion Views of Death, Suicide, and the Afterlife Death Rituals and Mourning Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual (Two-Spirit) Issues Suicide Prevention and Intervention Summary References Index
Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1. Introduction How Does Culture Affect Suicide? A Brief History of Suicide Definitions of Suicide Typical Risk Factors Usually Associated with Suicide Suicide Assessment Suicide Prevention Crisis Intervention and Culture Traditional Counseling and Psychotherapy Approaches Additional Terms Discussed Throughout the Book Chapter 2. European Americans Data Gender Age Religion Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Issues Summary Chapter 3. African Americans Data Gender Age Cultural Buffers Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Issues Suicide Prevention and Intervention Summary Chapter 4. Asian Americans Data and Gender Age Religious and Spiritual Issues Specific Ethnic Groups Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Issues Buddhist Views of Death and Dying Hindu Views of Death and Dying Specific Cultural Groups Suicide Prevention and Intervention Summary Chapter 5. Hispanic Americans Data and Gender Age Cultural Buffers Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Issues Suicide Prevention and Intervention Summary Chapter 6. Native Americans History Data Gender Tribal Affiliation and Acculturation Methods and Concomitant Factors Spirituality and Religion Views of Death, Suicide, and the Afterlife Death Rituals and Mourning Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual (Two-Spirit) Issues Suicide Prevention and Intervention Summary References Index
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