Revenge of the Windigo: The Construction of the Mind and Mental Health of North American Aboriginal Peoples
Alternate Title
Anthropological Horizons
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Author/Creator
James B. Waldram
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.
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