Suicide Prevention and Resilience

Alaska’s suicide rate for young people is more than four times the national average—and Alaska’s overall suicide rate is nearly twice the U.S. rate.  CBHRS has over a decade of experience partnering with State and Tribal organizations to study and disseminate effective interventions for preventing suicide.

Lead researchers

Photo of Katie Cueva, ScD, MAT, MPH
Katie Cueva, ScD, MAT, MPH Research Assistant Professor University of Alaska FairbanksCenter for Alaska Native Health Research
Photo of Alexandra Edwards, M.A., MPH
Work Phone: 907-786-5465

Projects

  • Kawerak, Inc.: Native Connections 
  • Kawerak, Inc.: Comprehensive Behavioral Health Prevention and Early Intervention Services 
  • Alaska Native Collaborative Hub for Resilience Research
  • Kawerak, Inc: Northwest Alaska Wellness Initiative (2011 to 2021)