Journal of the Canadian Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry, vol. 15, no. 4, November 2006, pp. 174-178
Description
Review of literature dealing with consultation found that traditional model had limitations and openness to other ways of thought, cultural competence and understanding of social factors were needed.
Mental Health Task Force: Government of Nunavut: The Feasibility and Applicability of the Australian (WASC-Y) Model of Suicide Prevention/Intervention for Use in Nunavut
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Shirley Tagalik
Margaret Joyce
Description
Research shows there are advantages to adopting assessment tool and using it in culturally appropriate ways for Inuit. Recommendation are given for development and delivery.
Community Mental Health Journal, vol. 42, no. 6, December 2006, pp. 521-535
Description
Study conducted through interviews with a sample of 865 individuals found that adults strongly preferred traditional informal services; recommendations for integrating these services into current medical models.
Breaking Barriers and Creating Common Ground Through a Holistic Approach: The Medicine Wheel
North American Conference on Spirituality and Social Work ; 1st, 2006
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Margot Loiselle
Lauretta McKenzie
Description
Uses model based on the medicine wheel to promote health and healing in a manner consistent with Indigenous worldview. Includes set of exercises for developing a self-care plan called "My Wellness Wheel".