Psychology

Culturally contextualized suicide prevention for international students: new opportunities for research and practice

S. Mckay and J. I. Meza

The alarming rise in suicide rates among international students demands urgent attention. This groundbreaking research by Samuel McKay and Jocelyn I. Meza rethinks prevention strategies by integrating multicultural perspectives, aiming to enhance community empowerment and evaluation techniques. Discover how this culturally tailored approach can transform suicide prevention efforts for international students.

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Abstract

The rising suicide rates among international students pose a significant public health concern. Current prevention strategies often utilize Western-centric approaches, neglecting crucial cultural contexts. This paper explores existing prevention recommendations through an expanded Protective Factors Framework, tailored for non-Western perspectives. It proposes enhancing practices by bolstering community empowerment, refining mechanisms of change to incorporate multicultural viewpoints, and focusing on effective implementation and evaluation. This culturally contextualized approach promises to improve international student suicide prevention and offers broader applications.

Publisher

Frontiers in Psychology

Published On

Jul 19, 2024

Authors

Samuel McKay, Jocelyn I. Meza

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