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Author Leach, Mark M.

Title Cultural diversity and suicide : ethnic, religious, gender, and sexual orientation perspectives / Mark M. Leach.

Publication Info. New York : Haworth Press, [2006]
©2006

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  362.28 L434C    Check Shelf
Description xv, 258 pages ; 22 cm.
Series Haworth series in clinical psychotherapy
Haworth series in clinical psychotherapy.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-239) and index.
Contents 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 -- European Americans. Data. Gender. Age. Religion. Gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender issues. Summary -- African Americans. Data. Gender. Age. Cultural buffers. Gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender issues. Suicide prevention and intervention. Summary -- 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 -- Hispanic Americans. Data and gender. Age. Cultural buffers. Gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender issues. Suicide prevention and intervention. Summary -- Native Americans. History. Data. Gender. Tribal affiliation and acculturation. Methods and concomitant factors. Spirituality and religion. Views on death, suicide, and the afterlife. Death rituals and mourning. Gay/lesbian/bisexual ("two-spirit") issues. Suicide prevention and intervention. Summary.
Subject Suicide -- United States -- Cross-cultural studies.
Suicidal behavior -- United States -- Cross-cultural studies.
Suicide -- Psychological aspects.
ISBN 0789030187 (case-10 : alk. paper)
9780789030184 (case-10 : alk. paper)
0789030195 (soft-10 : alk. paper)
9780789030191 (soft-10 : alk. paper)
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