Our Health

• Alaska Suicide Follow-back Study Final Report: Study period September 1, 2003 to August 31, 2006 -- The study looked at individuals physical, mental, and emotional history, in an attempt to find common precursors to suicide.
 

General Health Information

• Depression (PDQ) - Among Cancer Patients -- NCI report on depression and suicide among cancer patients.  
 
• Older Adults: Depression and Suicide Facts -- Short bulletin on depression and suicide risks facing the elderly.  
 

Organizations, Programs, Tools

• Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center -- Institution researching how and why people suffer injuries.    
• National Strategy for Suicide Prevention -- Facts, indicators and preventive measures, in English and Spanish.    
• One Sky Center -- A National Resource Center for American Indians and Alaska Natives. It provides resources, training, and programs in substance abuse and mental health.    
• Suicide Prevention Program - State of Alaska -- Program description and National Suicide Prevention Helpline.    

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