Abstract Introduction: According to the World Health Organization, one-third of the disease
morbidity and two-thirds of premature deaths among adults are associated with behaviors …

This study explores the relationship between specific demographic variables and the three
Interpersonal-Psychological Theory (IPT) variables known to influence suicidal ideation and …

THE need for recognizing and understanding the mental health needs of Asian American
and Pacific Islander (AAPI) youth has never been greater. Asian Americans are now the …

Adolescence is a critical developmental period which consists of physical, cognitive, and
social changes. These changes have the potential to lead to mental health risks such as …

Suicide is the second leading cause of death in people ages 10-24. Factors such as mental
illness, drug use, and history of victimization, greatly impact the likelihood of suicidal …

A theoretical model based on established research ofinternalized oppression (IO),
internalized superiority (IS), and their effect on personality formation is presented. IO and IS …

Despite the growing literature on the variability of suicide risk and protective factors in
cultural minority youth, limited efforts have been made to develop culturally sensitive suicide …

Depression is responsible for widespread functional impairment and disability in 16 million
individuals across the United States, as well as societal costs that exceed $36 billion. There …

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among adolescents in the United States and in
Indiana. Suicide is a complex public health issue, and common risk factors include problems …

Ethnic Differences in Mental Health Service Use among Adults with Suicidal Behaviors in
the United States Page 1 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE ETHNIC …