Social Network Analysis of Youth Suicide in White Mountain Apache
Social Factors Influence Youth Suicide Youth with suicidal behavior frequently report friendship problems, social isolation, conflict with boyfriend/girlfriend, peer stressors and victimization from peers as reasons for attempting suicide. Surveillance data from the White Mountain Apache tribe reveals that 61% of youth suicides occurred in youth less than 25 years old, with some of the
Focus Area: Mental Health PromotionSuicide PreventionYouth Development
Associated Location(s): White Mountain ApacheWhiteriver, AZ