Community Development Approaches to Safety and Wellbeing of Indigenous Children
Alternate Title
Resource Sheet (Closing the Gap Clearinghouse) ; no. 1
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Author/Creator
Daryl J. Higgins
Study uses data from the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey to measure income-related inequalities in the experience of psychological distress and suicidal behaviors in Aboriginal adults living off-reserve. Findings indicate that higher income and especially food security serve as a protective factor against mental health issues. Recommends policy that attends to these socioeconomic determinants of health.