Support for those affected by a suicide attempt - review of culturally-focused literature

Report of Research Findings - Support for Maori Whānau and Pacific and Asian families and significant others who have been affected by suicide attempts – an analysis of the published and grey literature

Kathryn Henare and Penny Ehrhardt
Henare Ehrhardt Research
Commissioned by the Ministry of Youth Development

Date of publication: April 2004

This focuses on support for Mäori, Pacific, Asian families, whānau and significant others who have been affected by a suicide attempt and on key aspects of cultural differences that exist among these groups.

The information provides a context for the consideration of strategies to provide effective support that meets the needs of different cultural perspectives.

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