The Cultural Distinctions in Whether, When and How People Engage in Suicidal Behavior

In the United States, the most common explanation offered for suicide is depression. But that isn't necessarily valid among the nation’s ever-growing numbers of ethnic minorities. This article discusses how psychologists are putting their research into action by incorporating culture into prevention efforts and developing recommendations and tools for clinicians.

Part of the APA Monitor's CE Corner article series.

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• Consider the different motivations for suicide among people of different cultures, races and ethnicities.
• Describe the cultural factors that may increase — or decrease — racial and ethnic minorities' vulnerability to suicide.
• Discuss culturally relevant research-based directions and strategies for suicide prevention.

Rebecca A. Clay