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.
Conversations About Indigenous Counselling and Psychotherapy
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Jeannie Wright
Sue Webb
Mary Montu
Lai Wainikesa
Counselling, Psychotherapy and Health, vol. 3, no. 2, Indigenous Special Issue, 2007, pp. 115-126
Description
Explores some of the key issues in working with indigenous cultural traditions written by counselors and counselor educators who have worked in the South Pacific.
Coping With Sorrow, Loss and Grief
Articles » General
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 31, no. 4, July/August 2007, pp. [12-15]
Description
Describes symptoms and causes along with treatment options for people struggling with these conditions.
Core Competencies for Indigenous Public Health, Evaluation and Research (CIPHER): A Health Inequity Mitigation Strategy
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lauren Y. Baba
Jeffrey L. Reading
Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, vol. 44, no. 2, Indigenous Peoples Health and Health-Care Equity, 2013, pp. 123-128
Description
Group of 12 Indigenous scholars from Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Canada convened and agreed that Indigenous health could be improved by promoting culturally safe public health practices.
Correlates of Psychological Distress Amongst Adult Inuit in Nunavik, Northern Québec
Theses
Author/Creator
Kenneth William Paul
Description
Psychiatry Thesis (M.Sc.)--McGill University, 2007.
Creating Futures: Influencing the Social Determinants of Mental Health and Wellbeing in Rural, Indigenous and Island Peoples
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tom Calma
Australasian Psychiatry, vol. 15, no. 1, Supplement, February 2007, pp. S5-S9
Description
Comments on the link between negative social determinants and mental ill-health and how to address these issues.
Dealing With Suicidal Thoughts in Schools: Information and Education Directed at Secondary Schools
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Simon Bridge
Leonore Hanssens
Radhika Santhanam
Australasian Psychiatry, vol. 15, no. 1, Supplement, February 2007, pp. S58-S62
Description
Comments that due to the ongoing tragedy of Indigenous adolescent suicide in Australia all possible interventions should be considered including life-promoting programs.
Desistance and Identity Change Among Aboriginal Females
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
John D. Hundleby
Barbara M. Gfellner
Darrell Racine
Identity, vol. 7, no. 3, 2007, pp. 225-253
Description
Comments on a group of women who left a life of problems and antisocial behaviour and adopted a positive view of themselves.
Developing a Postgraduate Program in Indigenous Mental Health and Wellbeing at University of Southern Queensland
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ron Hampton
William McCann
Australasian Psychiatry, vol. 15, no. 1, Supplement , February 2007, pp. S75-S79
Description
Explains the development and historical background of the program.
Devon Mihesuah and Angela Wilson, eds. Indigenizing the Academy: Transforming Scholarship and Empowering Communities
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Rosemary Ackley Christensen
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 31, no. 1, 2007, pp. 188-191
Description
Book review of: Indigenizing the Academy edited by Devon Mihesuah and Angela Wilson.
Disenfranchised Spirit: A Theory and a Model
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lynn Gehl
Pimatisiwin, vol. 11, no. 1, 2013, pp. 31-42
Description
Discusses Western and Aboriginal concepts of identity and how regaining status under Bill C-31 of the Indian Act impacted one individual's life.
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.
Disseminating Research on Community Health and Well-being: A Collaboration between Alaska Native Villages and the Academe
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Augusto Legaspi
Eliza Orr
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 14, no. 1, 2007, pp. 24-43
Description
Focuses on disseminating research findings to communities in a manner that is culturally appropriate and useful, and also looks at maintaining a good relationship between the Alaska communities and the Center for Alaska Native Heath Research.
The Djirruwang Program
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Wayne Rigbye
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 31, no. 3, May/June 2007, p. 19
Description
Describes program design in collaboration with Aboriginal associations, researchers, and health care providers to meet the needs of the community.
Does the American Psychological Association's Code of Ethics Work for Us?
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Gayle Skawennio Morse
Art W. Blume
Journal of Indigenous Research, vol. 3, no. 1, 2013, pp. 1-4
Description
Reports on panel discussions which took place between members of the Association of Black Psychologists, Society of Indian Psychologists, and the National Latino/a Psychological Association about the relevancy of the Code in terms of ethnic minorities.
A Dynamic Model for Wellbeing
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jonathan Campion
Jo Nurse
Australasian Psychiatry, vol. 15, no. 1, Supplement, February 2007, pp. S24-S28
Description
Model illustrates how wellbeing is influenced by the inter-relationship between risk, protective and environmental factors.
Editorial
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ernest Hunter
Australasian Psychiatry, vol. 15, no. 1, Supplement, February 2007, pp. S1-S4
Description
Introduction to the papers in this supplement, some of which were presented at Creating Futures: Influencing the Social Determinants of Mental Health and Wellbeing in Rural, Indigenous and Island Peoples held in Cairns, September 2006.
The Effects of Self Harming Behaviours of Youth in Child
Welfare Care
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Connie Cheung
Deborah Goodman
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 3, no. 2, Special Issue: Adolescent Development, Mental Health, and Promising Research Directions , 2007, pp. 37-42
Description
Examines the self-harming behaviours among children and youth, both minority and non-minority, in the care of the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto.
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
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.
Enhancing the Accessibility of Public Mental Health Services in Queensland to Meet the Needs of Deaf People from an Indigenous Australian of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Background
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lara Denman
Australasian Psychiatry, vol. 15, no. 1, Supplement, February 2007, pp. S85-S89
Description
Report makes recommendations for overcoming a wide variety of barriers.
Evaluation of the First Nations Clinical and Client Care Program 2005-2006 to 2011-2012
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Evaluation Directorate. Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada
Description
Comments on the relevance and the performance of the Clinical and Client Care Program (CCP)
Evidence-based Practice Knowledge, Use, and Factors that Influence Decisions: Results from an Evidence-Based Practice Survey of Providers in American Indian/
Alaska Native Communities
Alternate Title
Evidence-based Practice Knowledge, Use, and Factors that Influence Decisions: Results from an Evidence-based Practice Survey of Providers in American Indian / Alaska Native Communities
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Angela Sheehan
Christine Walrath-Greene
Sylvia Fisher
Shannon Crossbear
Joseph Walker
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 14, no. 2, 2007, pp. 29-48
Description
Found that providers affiliated with American Aboriginal communities were similar to their non-Aboriginal counterparts in terms of familiarity, knowledge and use of evidence-based practices.
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.
Excess Frequent Insufficient Sleep in American Indians/Alaska Natives
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Daniel P. Chapman
Janet B. Croft
Yong Liu
Geraldine S. Perry
Letitia R. Presley-Cantrell ... [et al.]
Journal of Environmental and Public Health, 2013, pp. [1-7]
Description
Shows sleep health is linked to chronic disease prevention.
Experiences of Being a Young Male Sami Reindeer Herder: A Qualitative Study in Perspective of Mental Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Niclas Kaiser
Terje Ruong
Ellinor Salander Renberg
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, 2013, p. article no. 20926
Description
Interviews with 15 herders aged 18-35 revealed that a broader perspective is needed when investigating future initiatives targeted at mental health prevention.
An Experiment in Therapeutic Planning: Learning With the Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw First Nations
Theses
Author/Creator
Aftab Erfan
Description
Planning Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of British Columbia (Vancouver), 2013.
Exploring Maternal Social Perception and Child Aggression Among Urban American Indians
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Monica Tsethlikai
Vicki Peyton
Marion O'Brien
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 14, no. 1, 2007, pp. 63-84
Description
Examines the status of 20 urban American Indian mother/child dyads and surveys how theses families perceive their lives.
Exploring the Experiences of an Elder, a Psychologist anda Psychiatrist: How can Traditional Practices and HealersComplement Existing Practices in Mental Health?
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Noela Crowe-Salazar
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 3, no. 4, 2007, pp. 83-95
Description
Interviews revealed that each person, in their own discipline, had both desire and intention to help people, and that this reality can then be built upon by training and awareness of their shared commonalities.
Expressive Therapy as a Treatment Preference for Aboriginal Trauma
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Joseph S. Graham
Pimatisiwin, vol. 11, no. 3, 2013, pp. 501-512
Description
Study examines the philosophy and practice of expressive therapies for trauma and links to Aboriginal culture, experiential learning, spirituality and creative arts.
Factors Associated with Reduced Depression and Suicide Risk among Maori High School Students New Zealand
Theses
Author/Creator
Terryann Coralie Clark
Description
[Nursing] Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Minnesota, 2007.
Family Intervention in Indigenous Communities: Emergent Issues in Conducting Outcome Research
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Karen Turner
Matthew Sanders
Australasian Psychiatry, vol. 15, no. 1, Supplement, February 2007, pp. S39-S43
Description
Contends services targeting the social and emotional wellbeing of Indigenous children are inadequate and there is a need to build a skilled workforce with quality degree training for Indigenous primary healthcare field workers.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and Suicidality in a Healthcare Setting
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michael R. Baldwin
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 66, Supplement 1, 2007, pp. 54-60
Description
Found that 6% of adolescents evaluated by the Alaska Native Medical Center had been seen for self-harm related conditions due to fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
First Nations 101: Tons of Stuff You Need to Know About First Nations People
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Christine McFarlane
Windspeaker, vol. 30, no. 10, January 2013, p. 18
Description
Book review of: First Nation 101: Tons of Stuff You Need to Know About First Nations People Lynda Gray.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.18.
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.
First Nations and Inuit Health Program Compendium
E-Books
Author/Creator
Health Canada
Food Customs of Rural and Urban Inupiaq Elders and Their Relationships to Select Nutrition Parameters, Food Insecurity, Health, and Physical and Mental Functioning
Theses
Author/Creator
Janell Smith
Description
Dietetics and Nutrition Thesis (Ph.D.)--Florida International University, 2007.
Gene Boy Came Home
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Alanis Obomsawin
Eugene Benedict
Description
Aboriginal veteran Eugene Benedict's account of his time in Vietnam, his rejection when he returned, and his journey back to his Odanak home. This film deals with scenes of violence. Viewer discretion is advised.
Duration: 24:31.
Good Intentions Killing Off Next Generation Early
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, March 30, 2007, p. A11
Description
Comments on how today's First Nations and aboriginal children are prone to type 2 diabetes, childhood obesity and other health problems.
Guest Editorial: Special Issue: Adolescent Development, Mental Health, and Promising Research Directions for Aboriginal Youth
Alternate Title
Introduction to this Special Issue
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Chris Wekerle
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 3, no. 2, Special Issue: Adolescent Development, Mental Health, and Promising Research Directions , 2007, pp. 5-7
Description
Introduces a special issue of First Peoples Child & Family Review, that focuses on the developmental stage of adolescence, and comments on some basic facts regarding research.
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.
Hauora: Māori Standards of Health IV: A Study of the Years 2000-2005
Alternate Title
Hauora: Māori Standards of Health III: A Study of the Years 1970-1991
Hauora: Māori Standards of Health: A Study of the Years 1970-1984
Māori Standards of Health: A Study of the 20 Year Period 1955-75
E-Books
Author/Creator
Papaarangi Reid
Bridget Robson
Donna Cormack
Fiona Cram
Gordon Purdie ... [et al.]
Description
The Healer / Helper
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Aboriginal Healing Foundation
Description
Discusses the qualities necessary for facilitating the healing process and things that may be accomplished by using a variety of western or traditional tools.
Healing From Complex Trauma and Abuse: An Exploration of Integrated Western and Traditional Indigenous Mental Health Services at Anishnawbe Health Toronto
Theses
Author/Creator
Allison Jane Reeves
Description
Counselling Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 2013.
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.
Healing Ourselves: Culture and Behavioral Health at Tribal Colleges and Universities
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Cheryl Crazy Bull
Tribal College Journal of Amerian Indian Higher Education, vol. 25, no. 2, Tribal and Behavioral Health, Winter, 2013
Description
Briefly discusses how post-secondary institutions are attempting, through research and programming, to address the mental and physical health issues faced by Native Americans.
Healing the Wounded Inner Child of the Residential School Experience
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Joan V. Miller
Description
Discusses the holistic healing process used in therapeutic sessions given through Ganohkwásra Family Assault Support Services.
Healing through Traditional Language
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Julia Bomberry
Description
Discusses use of traditional language to help heal at a therapeutic retreat offered by Ganohkwásra Family Assault Support Services.