Suicide and Aboriginal Youth: Cultural Considerations in Understanding Positive Youth Development
Date
2010-11
Authors
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Abstract
The importance of positive youth development cannot be
overstated. We strive to foster healthy mental/emotional, social,
spiritual and physical development in our children. Alarmingly high
Aboriginal youth suicide rates in some areas call for an increased
understanding of how protective factors and risk-taking behaviours
influence youth development. This may help us develop strategies
to increase positive outcomes for Aboriginal youth. This paper will
provide an overview of the impact of loss of cultural continuity and
identity on positive youth development.
Description
Keywords
Citation
Howard, Cynthia, "Suicide and Aboriginal Youth: Cultural Considerations in Understanding Positive Youth Development". NSWJ-V7, p. 163-180.