Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Raval, Vaishali V.; Joy, Bency; Gopal, Baiju; Singh, Nikhil; Hay, M. Cameron Title A name given to the resource Exploring Trajectories of Youth Suicide and Prevention Strategies Within Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2026 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Culture and Psychology; Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1177/1354067X261452206" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1177/1354067X261452206</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105040347652?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105040347652?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Raval V.V., Department of Psychology, Miami University, Oxford, OH, United States; Joy B., Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to Be) University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Gopal B., Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to Be) University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Singh N., Department of Psychology, Miami University, Oxford, OH, United States; Hay M.C., Department of Anthropology, Miami University, Oxford, OH, United States Description An account of the resource Suicide is a major public health challenge globally, and although universal public health frameworks exist, suicide prevention efforts need to be tailored for specific cultural communities. Andaman and Nicobar Islands, one of the union territories of India with particularly high rates of suicide-related deaths, provide a unique socio-historic, economic, political, and healthcare context to understand suicidality. In this qualitative study, we explored factors that trigger suicide and potential solutions for suicide prevention that may be feasible and relevant for migrant youth within the resource-limited healthcare infrastructure of the islands. We completed individual semi-structured interviews with 10 key informants (7 men, 3 women), who included youth who attempted suicide, peers, and professionals. Overall, youth suicide on the islands needs to be situated within historic trauma rooted in British colonial rule and continued sociopolitical and economic marginalization. Youth experience academic pressures, interpersonal challenges, substance use, and challenges unique to island life, which along with the public perception trivializing youth distress and access to means, elevate risk for suicidal behavior. Sustained investment in infrastructure development, along with innovative approaches that move beyond traditional suicide prevention frameworks to help foster compassionate communities and empower youth with entrepreneurial and life skills would be beneficial. The Author(s) 2026 Subject The topic of the resource Andaman and Nicobar Islands; colonial; India; prevention; suicide Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available SAGE Publications Ltd Relation A related resource ISSN: 1354067X; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Open Access; Bronze Open Access Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online