Indigenous communities experience higher risks for suicide and self-harm compared to the general U.S. population. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among Indigenous children and young adults.

The workshop will feature subject matter experts examining risk and protective factors in Indigenous populations; effective suicide prevention policies and programs; culturally appropriate and sensitive approaches to prevention strategies; existing data systems and how these data can be used for tracking suicide rates; and gaps and challenges in providing continuum of substance use and mental health services in multiple health care settings.