@article{ref1,
title="Lived experiences of suicide risk and resilience among Alaska Native and American Indian people",
journal="International journal of environmental research and public health",
year="2019",
author="Shaw, Jennifer L. and Beans, Julie A. and Comtois, Katherine Anne and Hiratsuka, Vanessa Y.",
volume="16",
number="20",
pages="e16203953-e16203953",
abstract="This study explored the lived experiences of suicidality and help-seeking for suicide prevention among Alaska Native and American Indian (AN/AI) people in a tribal health system. An interpretive phenomenological approach was used to analyze semi-structured, in-depth interviews with 15 individuals (ages 15-56) with self-reported histories of suicide ideation and/or attempt. Several factors were found to be central to acquiring resilience to suicide risk among AN/AI people across a wide age range: meaningful and consistent social connection, awareness about how one's suicide would negatively effect loved ones, and knowledge and utilization of available health services. <br><br>FINDINGS highlight the mutable nature of suicide risk and resilience, as well as the importance of interpersonal factors in suicidality.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1661-7827",
doi="10.3390/ijerph16203953",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16203953"
}