A Re-Examination of Cultural Factors That Mitigate Risk and Promote Resilience in Relation to African American Suicide: a Review of the Literature and Recommendations for Future Research

In this article, the authors examine the literature related to cultural protective factors that buffer African Americans from suicide. They present an overview of suicide in this population, review the culture & worldview of African Americans, & examine the degree to which these cultural variables protect against suicide risk. Finally, the limitations of the extant research on African American suicide are discussed. An agenda for future research is set & its implications for clinical practice & public policy are discussed. (73 refs.)