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Increasing Indigenous self-harm and suicide in the Kimberley: an audit of the 2005–2014 data
Journal
Suicide
Aboriginal people (Australia)
First Peoples
Mental health
Kimberley Region
Description
This audit presents evidence of high rates of suicide and self-harm in Indigenous people of the Kimberley region, and highlights the need for multidisciplinary, culturally appropriate, innovative and youth-focused approaches to suicide prevention activities.
Publication Details
DOI:
10.5694/mja15.01368
Copyright:
Medical Journal of Australia 2016
Access Rights Type:
open
Post date:
28 Jun 2016
