Suicide Prevention and Two-Spirited People (First Nations Centre National Aboriginal Health Organization

Suicide Prevention and Two-Spirited People (First Nations Centre National Aboriginal Health Organization,)  
The resource above says that suicide rates among two-spirited First Nations are not known, but the rates of related risk factors in these groups indicate that the suicide risk is greater than among heterosexual First Nations. Homophobia, isolation and rejection increase the risk of suicide. It speaks of the importance of the work of First Nations communities who support two-spirited people and provide safe spaces that include and respect them, stand up for them, and speak out about the discrimination they experience… Read Full Report PDF Report Suicide Prevention and Two-Spirited People (First Nations Centre National Aboriginal Health Organization,)

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