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
Katie Cueva, ScD, MAT, MPH
Research Assistant Professor
University of Alaska FairbanksCenter for Alaska Native Health Research
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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)