PtG
Article 30.11.2005
Sport as a life saver
Knowledge bank: Young people from indigenous cultures - societies which did not until recently have a history and culture of suicide - set alarming records of suicide.
By:
Colin Tatz
These young people could be helped through sport. Millions of Dollars are now being spent on prevention of suicide.
To really make a difference, it is vital to learn to understand these youths on a deeper level. How can sport be a factor in preventing suicide in indigenous cultures?
Colin Tatz provides us with expert knowledge from his presentation at Play the Game 2005: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.