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Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Helen Breen
Sally Gainsbury
International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, vol. 11, no. 1, 2013, pp. 75-96
Description
Looks at strategies to protect vulnerable groups from gambling related harm.
Aboriginal Women in Canada: Gender, Socio-Economic Determinants of Health, and Initiatives to Close the Wellness Gap
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Regine Halseth
Description
Discusses the social determinants and potential solutions for Aboriginal women's health issues.
Aboriginality, Homelessness, and Therapeutic Landscapes of Home: Mapping the Experiences of Aboriginal Housing First Participants in Winnipeg
Theses
Author/Creator
Dominic Akangaamkum Alaazi
Description
Environment and Geography Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 2013.
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health
Alternate Title
Mental Health Care Issues in America: An Encyclopedia (Vol.1)
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
William E. Hartmann
Joseph P. Gone
Description
Chapter in book: Mental Health Care Issues in America: An Encyclopedia (Vol.1) edited by Michael Shally-Jensen. Presents historical overview and key mental health issues.
American Indians and Bullying in Schools
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Evelyn M. Campbell
Susan E. Smalling
Journal of Indigenous Social Development, vol. 2, no. 1, September 2013, pp. 1-15
Description
Presents findings of a study on Indigenous youth's experiences of physical and psychological abuse.
Associations of Deliberate Self-Harm with Loneliness, Self-Rated Health and Life Satisfaction in Adolescence: Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1986 Study
Alternate Title
Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Circumpolar Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Anna Reetta Rönkä
Anja Taanila
Markku Koiranen
Vappu Sunnari
Arja Rautio
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, Supplement 1, 2013, p. article no. 21085
Description
In a study of over 7000 youth, aged 16 years and older, it was revealed that loneliness is associated with increased instances of deliberate self-harm (DSH).
Best Practices in American Indian & Alaska Native Public Health: A Report from the Tribal Epidemiology Centers 2013
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Tribal Epidemiology Centers
Description
Focuses on challenges involved in collecting, accessing and reporting information about the population, and the work that centers do to provide communities with surveillance and interpretation of data.
The Bigger Picture: The Effects of Intimate Partner Violence on Aboriginal Women's Mental Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Taslim Alani
Pimatisiwin, vol. 11, no. 2, 2013, pp. 231-240
Description
Discusses contributing factors such as poverty, access to health care, physical illness, and organizational and systemic effects.
Biskanewin Ishkode (The Fire that is Beginning to Stand): Exploring Indigenous Mental Health and Healing Concepts and Practices for Addressing Sexual Traumas
Theses
Author/Creator
Allison Jane Reeves
Description
Applied Psychology and Human Development (Ph.D.)--Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, 2013.
Building Capacity for Equality: Investigating School-Based Interventions to Enhance the Mental Health of Aboriginal Youth in British Columbia
Theses
Author/Creator
Jennifer A. W. Blattler
Description
Public Policy Thesis (M.P.P.)--Simon Fraser University, 2013.
Canada's Aboriginal Communities and Suicide: Called to Listen,
Called to Understand
Alternate Title
IE: InfoExchange
InfoExchange 11: Canada's Aboriginal Communities and Suicide
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Robert Olson
Description
Looks at reasons why Aboriginal groups are more at risk for suicide than other Canadian communities.
A Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Depression in Rural American Indian Middle School Students
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lori Listug-Lunde
Nancy Vogeltanz-Holm
John Collins
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 20, no. 1, 2013, pp. 16-34
Description
Comments on the significant improvements in students who participated in the culturally modified version of the Adolescent Coping with Depression course.
Community-Based Mental Health Initiatives in a First Nations Health Centre: Reflections of a Transdisciplinary Team
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Judi L. Malone
Darrel Stanley
Pimatisiwin, vol. 11, no. 3, 2013, pp. 433-439
Description
Presents the experiences of a psychologist and a social worker developing and piloting two culturally appropriate community based mental health programs for rural Aboriginal communities.
Community Influences on the Mental Health of First Nations Children in Canada
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Dafna Kohen
Lisa Oliver
Aboriginal Policy Research, vol. 8
Description
Uses findings from the 2006 Aboriginal Children's Survey and census data to investigate the effect of socio-economic characteristics and features of neighbourhood organization. Chapter from Exploring the Urban Landscape edited by Jerry P. White and Jodi Bruhn. Originally presented at the third annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2009.
Comparative Validation of Self-Report Measures of Negative Attitudes Towards Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islanders
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
T. C. Skinner
J. Blick
J. Coffin
P. Dudgeon
S. Forrest
D. Morrison
Rural and Remote Health, vol. 13, no. 1959, 2013, pp. 1-9
Description
Study looks at negative prejudicial attitudes, in 102 volunteer participants, using three measures.
Conjoint Therapy for Intimate Partner Violence Among Aboriginal Couples: Service Providers' Perspectives on Risk and Safety
Theses
Author/Creator
Ellissa M. Riel
Description
Psychology Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Western Ontario, 2013.
Conversations About Historical Trauma: Part One
Alternate Title
Spotlight on Culture
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Vivian H. Jackson
Impact Newsletter (National Child Traumatic Stress Network), Spring, 2013, p. [?]
Description
Comments on the historical trauma intervention model which uses four components designed to foster healing from grief: confronting the history, understanding the trauma and its effects, releasing the pain, and transcending the trauma.
Part 1 of 3.
Conversations About Historical Trauma: Part Two
Alternate Title
Spotlight on Culture
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Vivian H. Jackson
Impact Newsletter (National Child Traumatic Stress Network), Summer, 2013, p. [?]
Description
Discusses Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome.
Part 2 of 3.
Disseminating Research in Rural Yup'ik Communities: Challenges and Ethical Considerations in Moving From Discovery to Intervention Development
Alternate Title
Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Circumpolar Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Inna Rivkin
Joseph Trimble
Ellen D.S. Lopez
Samuel Johnson
Eliza Orr
James Allen
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, Supplement 1, 2013, p. article no. 20958
Description
Study aimed to improve cultural sensitivity in order to decrease the psychological stress resulting from rapid changes in culture and lifestyle patterns.
Elder Gerry Oleman: Healing the Impacts of Colonization
Alternate Title
[The Impacts of Colonization on Me, My Family, My Community and Healing the Impacts of Colonization]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Gerry Oleman
Description
Presenter proposes that a healthy and strong mind is the start of the decolonization process.
Duration: 4:00:38
Emerging Trends in Research on Mental Health Among Canadian Aboriginal Peoples. Revised Final Version
Alternate Title
Culture & Mental Health Research Unit Report ; no. 2
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Laurence J. Kirmayer
no. 2
Description
Topics include: overview of epidemiological data on Aboriginal mental health in Canada, critical review of existing literature on the topic of prevention and treatment, comprehensive discussion of emerging trends and guidelines for future research.
Enacted Stigma and HIV Risk Behaviours among Sexual Minority Indigenous Youth in Canada, New Zealand, and the United States
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Elizabeth Saewyc
Terryann Clark
Lucy Barney
Dana Brunanski
Yuko Homma
Pimatisiwin, vol. 11, no. 3, 2013, pp. 411-420
Description
Examines how gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender teens are targeted and stigmatized, and how this influences their coping and risk behaviours.
Evidence Review in Support of the Nunavut Suicide Prevention Strategy
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Susan J. Snelling
Larry Hershfield
Barbara Scott
Description
Bases on responses gathered from key informants and literature review.
Examining the Theory of Historical Trauma Among Native Americans
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kathleen Brown-Rice
Professional Counselor, vol. 3, no. 3, 2013, pp. 117-130
Description
Systematically examines the theoretical underpinnings of historical trauma among Native Americans.
First Nations and Inuit Health: Health Status of First Nations On-Reserve in Atlantic Canada 2012
Alternate Title
First Nations and Inuit Health Branch Atlantic Region Health Status Report, 2013
FNIHB Atlantic Region Health Status Report, 2010-2012
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations and Inuit Health Branch - Atlantic Region
Health Canada
Description
Data sources: 2007-2011 First Nation and Inuit Health Branch program reports and the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Pharmacy Claims database. Data from 2008-2010 First Nation Regional Longitudinal Health Survey (RHS), Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) and Statistics Canada are also included.
First Nations and Inuit Health: Health Status of First Nations On-Reserve in Atlantic Canada 2013
Alternate Title
First Nations and Inuit Health Branch Atlantic Region Health Status Report, 2013
FNIHB Atlantic Region Health Status Report, 2013
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations and Inuit Health Branch - Atlantic Region
Health Canada
Description
Information from First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (regional and national) program reports and the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Pharmacy Claims database for years 2008 to 2012. Data from Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) and Statistics Canada are also included.
The Harmful Psychological Effects of the Washington Football Mascot
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Michael A. Friedman
Description
Discusses the mental health consequences to Native Americans caused by the derogatory use of the Washington football team's name.
Healing of the Canoe Curriculum Training Manual
Alternate Title
HOC Curriculum Training Manual
Healing of the Canoe: A Life Skills Curriculum Training for Native Youth
Culturally Grounded Life Skills for Youth Curriculum
Three-site Healing of the Canoe Survey Results, 2018-2019
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Suquamish Tribe
Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute, University of Washington
Description
Developed to address problems of youth suicide and substance abuse through a sense of cultural belonging and revitalization.
The Health and Well-being of American Indian and Alaska Native Children: Parental Report From the National Survey of Children's Health, 2007
Alternate Title
The National Survey of Children's Health 2007: American Indians/Alaska Natives
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Health Resources and Services Administration Maternal and Child Health Bureau
Description
Looks at data for parental perceptions of health from unique communities and environments in seven states and presents indicators in the family environment that may support or threaten families and children.
The Health and Well-Being of Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Workers: Results from a National Australian Survey
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ann M. Roche
Vinita Duraisingam
Allan Trifonoff
Amanda Tovell
Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, vol. 44, January 2013, pp. 17-26
Description
Findings highlight the importance of implementing workforce development strategies that focus on achieving culturally appropriate, equitable and supportive organizational conditions for Indigenous drug workers.
The History: Present and Future Issues Affecting Aboriginal Adults Who Were Removed as Children
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Carol Kendall
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 18, no. 2, March/April 1994, pp. 18-19
Description
Looks at the reasons for removal, the loss of culture and identification, and continuing effects on adult children. Also discusses the organization Link-Up that assists Aboriginal people in finding their family.
The Holocaust of First Nations People: Residual Effects on Parenting and Treatment Implications
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Patrick J. Morrissette
Contemporary Family Therapy, vol. 16, no. 5, March, 1994, pp. 381-392
Description
Discussion on the loss of parenting skills due to residential school experiences, and clinical interventions aimed at healing and reconciliation.
Housing Strategies That Improve Indigenous Health Outcomes
Alternate Title
Resource Sheet (Closing the Gap Clearinghouse) ; no. 25
E-Books
Author/Creator
Vicki-Ann Ware
Improving the Early Life Outcomes of Indigenous Children: Implementing Early Childhood Development at the Local Level
Alternate Title
Issues Paper (Closing the Gap Clearinghouse) ; no. 6
E-Books
Author/Creator
Sarah Wise
An Indigenist Perspective on the Health/Wellbeing and Masculinities of Mi'kmaq Men Tet-Pagi-Tel-Sit: Perceiving Himself to be a Strong Balanced Spiritual Man
Theses
Author/Creator
Gracie A. M. Getty
Description
Thesis (Ph.D.)--Dalhousie University, 2013.
Initiative on Suicide Prevention in Quebec First Nations: Analysis of Deaths by Suicide (2000-2011)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Marie Massuard
Description
Identifies the profile of Aboriginal people who have died by suicide and who lived in Aboriginal communities.
Inuit Leaders Announce National Inuit Suicide-Prevention Strategy
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Laura Eggertson
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 185, no. 15, October 15, 2013, pp. e703-e704
Description
Discusses an evidence-informed action plan to address the high rates of Inuit suicide.
Issues Surrounding Cyber-Safety for Indigenous Australians
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Catryna Bilyk
Alex Hawke
Michael Danby
Nola Marino
Graham Perrett ... [et al.]
Leading Together: Indigenous Youth in Community Partnership
E-Books
Author/Creator
Stephen Kakfwi
Stephen Huddart
Duncan McCue
Angela Sterritt
Wawmeesh ... [et al.]
Learning from Lives That Have Been Lived: [Nunavut Suicide Follow-Back Study 2005-2010]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Eduardo Chachamovich
Monica Tomlinson
Description
Goal was to identify reasons behind death in order to comprehend, predict and prevent suicide in the future. Looks at lives of individuals who committed suicide and those with comparable backgrounds still living to identify risk and protective factors.
Literature Review: Companion to the Youth Program Model: Kwanlin Dün First Nation Land-Based Healing Program Research Assistance
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jenn Redvers
Description
Literature search on contributing factors and causes related to high Aboriginal youth involvement in the criminal justice system including: cultural and familial disconnect, intergenerational and childhood trauma, mental health and addictions, and other health challenges.
Meanings of Memory: Understanding Aging and Dementia in First Nations
Communities on Manitoulin Island, Ontario
Theses
Author/Creator
Jessica E. Pace
Description
Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--McMaster University, 2013.
Medicine Wheel Journey: An Autobiographical Approach to Developing an Indigenous-Centered Helping Framework
Theses
Author/Creator
Delbert Majore
Description
Social Work Thesis (M.S.W.)--University of Victoria, 2013.
Mental Health Impacts of Racial Discrimination in Victorian Aboriginal Communities: Summary Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Angeline Ferdinand
Yin Paradies
Margaret Kelaher
Description
Summary report based on Experiences of Racism Survey. Full report: Mental Health Impacts of Racial Discrimination in Victorian Aboriginal Communities.
Mental Health Impacts of Racial Discrimination in Victorian Aboriginal Communities: The Localities Embracing and Accepting Diversity (LEAD) Experiences of Racism Survey
E-Books
Author/Creator
Angeline Ferdinand
Yin Paradies
Margaret Kelaher
Description
Discusses experiences, impacts, implications of racism and strategies for change.
Mental Health Issues for Elders With a Focus on Grannies
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Gwen Seru
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 18, no. 1, January/February 1994, p. 13
Description
Explains the traditional role older women play in the family and community and how that role has changed.
Mental Health of Aboriginal Children and Adolescents in Violent School Environments: Protective Mediators of Violence and Psychological/Nervous Disorders
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Violet Kaspar
Social Science & Medicine, vol. 81, March 2013, pp. 70-78
Description
Study shows that one-fifth, of the the 12,366 sample children, attend schools where violence is perceived as a problem.
The Mental Health of Indigenous Peoples. Part 1
Alternate Title
Cultural Psychiatry: A Critical Introduction ; lecture 9
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Laurence J. Kirmayer
Description
Discusses the impacts of colonization on health, identity, adaptation and the problem of suicide in indigenous population. Part 1 of 2.
Duration: 1:22:05
The Mental Health of Indigenous Peoples. Part 2
Alternate Title
Cultural Psychiatry: A Critical Introduction ; lecture 9
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Laurence J. Kirmayer
Description
Discusses the role cultural continuity plays in mental health.
Part 2 of 2.
Duration: 1:32:04.
The Mental Health of Single Parents in Canada: Do Gender and Geography Matter?
Theses
Author/Creator
Ankona Banerjee
Description
Community Health and Epidemiology Thesis (M.Sc.)--Unviersity of Saskatchewan, 2013.