Ethnic Differences in Patterns of Suicide Across the Life Cycle

Racial differences in the characteristics of firearm suicide decedents in the United States.

“…This finding supports previous risk factor studies (Kaplan et al, 1994;Sorenson & Berk, 1999) and epidemiological research that illustrated a growing use of firearms to complete suicide among African Americans, particularly the younger age groups (Joe & Kaplan, 2002). Consistent with prior analysis of nonmethod specific suicidal behavior (Garlow, Purselle, & Heninger, 2005), the race-specific analyses reveal African Americans are more likely to die at younger ages of firearm-related suicide. We also confirmed previous research showing that having a gun in the home substantially increases the risk that a suicide will be completed with a firearm rather than by other means (Beautrais, Joyce, & Mulder, 1996;Brent & Bridge, 2003;Brent et al, 1991;Wintemute, Parham, Beaumont, Wright, & Drake, 1999).…”

Exploring the Mental Health of Black Men Who Have Sex with Men

“…It is well documented that men typically report fatigue, irritability, loss of interest in work or hobbies, and sleep disturbances when characterizing depressive symptomology rather than feelings of sadness, worthlessness, and excessive guilt as has been found among women (DHHS 2003). It is also well documented that black populations often report more somatic complaints and more sleep and appetitive disturbances, while whites consistently report cognitive disturbance, anxiety, and core depressive feelings (Garlow et al 2005). Participants in this study reported low self-esteem, self-hate, sadness, confusion, and feelings of hurtfulness.…”

Demographic and Socioeconomic Determinants of Physical and Mental Self-rated Health Across 10 Ethnic Groups in the United States

“…It is still unclear why demographic and SES differently shape the SRH of different ethnic groups, and whether this variation is biological or social. [59][60][61][62][63] Ethnic groups differ in biology, as well as historical life experiences, knowledge, SES, values, cognitive styles, [59][60][61][62][63][64][65][66][67][68][69] emotion processing, 70,71 regulation, [64][65][66][67][68][69] and culture, [72][73][74][75][76][77][78][79][80][81][82] all of which can shape our perception of health and illness.…”