A scoping review of Indigenous suicide prevention in circumpolar regions

The current climate of Indigenous circumpolar suicide research in the context of intervention is summarized and how intervention-based outcomes have largely remained outside of peer-reviewed sources in this region of the world is highlighted.

Abstract

Despite widespread concern about suicide in the circumpolar world and active community efforts to promote resilience and mental well-being, we found few recorded programs or initiatives documented in the peer-reviewed literature, and even fewer focusing specifically on youth intervention. The interventions described in the studies we found had diverse program designs and content, and used varied evaluation methods and outcomes. The studies we included consistently reported that it was important to use community-based and culturally guided interventions and evaluations. This article summarizes the current climate of Indigenous circumpolar suicide research in the context of intervention and highlights how intervention-based outcomes have largely remained outside of peer-reviewed sources in this region of the world.