Culture, Youth and Suicide in the Pacific: Papers from an East-west Center Conference

Hezel, Francis X.; Rubinstein, Donald H.; White, Geoffrey M. (1985). "Culture, Youth and Suicide in the Pacific: Papers from an East-west Center Conference". Honolulu, Hawaii: Pacific Islands Studies Program, Center for Asian and Pacific Studies, University of Hawaii at Manoa in collaboration with the Institute of Culture and Communication, East-West Center: 1–226. ISSN 0897-8905.

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Abstract: Conference proceedings focusing on culture, youth, and suicide in the Pacific, specifically from an East-West Center Conference. The document discusses various aspects of mental health, cultural influences, and youth behavior in the Pacific Islands, including Chuuk Atoll, Pohnpei State, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands. It addresses the socio-cultural factors contributing to youth suicide rates and mental health challenges in these regions. The proceedings include papers that analyze the intersection of cultural identity, community support systems, and mental health resources available to young people. Specific taxa, ecological systems, or linguistic topics are not detailed. The time period of the discussions is not explicitly stated. The document serves as a resource for understanding the complex issues surrounding youth and suicide in the Pacific context. The geographic focus is primarily on Micronesia, with limited coverage of broader Pacific issues. The scope is contained within the themes of cultural analysis, youth studies, and mental health policy.