Indigenous Suicide: A Global Perspective with a New Zealand Focus.
Can J Psychiatry
; 61(11): 684-687, 2016 11.
Article
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| ID: mdl-27738248
ABSTRACT
This perspective article describes the problem of Canadian indigenous suicide from a non-Canadian viewpoint. In particular, the article compares both similarities and differences in suicide prevention between Maori in New Zealand and indigenous peoples in Canada. It emphasises that the problem of indigenous suicide is not being indigenous but coping with losses secondary to colonisation. A useful way to translate this into helpful clinical conversations and actions is to think about loss of belonging. Culture and belonging are key components of identity and as such should be considered in all psychiatric encounters, not just in those who are considered minorities or "other." The article concludes by suggesting how some of the experiences of addressing health inequalities and suicide in Maori may be applied in Canada.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Identificação Social
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Suicídio
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Indígenas Norte-Americanos
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Colonialismo
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Havaiano Nativo ou Outro Ilhéu do Pacífico
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
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Oceania
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Can J Psychiatry
Ano de publicação:
2016
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Nova Zelândia