[YSPNetwork] Suicide stereotypes exposed as myths

[Donna NOONAN]

YSPNetworkers,
FYI, an interesting article about cultural differences and effect on
suicide (from today's Spark - www.sprc.org): 
 

Suicide stereotypes exposed as myths, Live Science, Aug. 12, 2010
According to researcher Silvia Canetto, suicidal behavior varies in
different countries and cultural groups, and suicide prevention experts
should take this into account. *Suicidal behavior is culturally
scripted,* said Canetto. *Women and men adopt the self-destructive
behaviors that are expected of them within their cultures.* While this
*makes the picture more complex, the story less easy to tell,*
according to Canetto, it is also a positive sign for prevention efforts,
since it signifies that suicidal behavior is modifiable. 
Link to Article (
http://www.livescience.com/culture/suicides-culture-gender-stereotypes-100812.html
)
Take care.
Donna
 
 
 
 
 
Donna G. Noonan, MPH, CHES
Youth Suicide Prevention Coordinator
Injury Prevention & Epidemiology Program
Oregon Public Health Division
800 NE Oregon, Ste 772
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: 971-673-1023 
Fax 971-673-0990
donna.noonan at state.or.us 
www.oregon.gov/dhs/ph/ipe/ysp/ 

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