Discusses project background and the gathering that reviewed the data gathered, findings, and future directions (further analysis, knowledge translation and dissemination).
Describes the psychosocial and behavioral characteristics of 30 consecutive adult suicides from four communities derived from interviews with a family member.
Outlines potential recipients, effective treatments, and principles guiding application. Uses evidence-based approach supplemented by expertise of members of the National Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Committee.
Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, vol. 63, no. 5, May 2009, pp. 414-416
Description
Study which compared prevalence of depression in Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal women in two out-reach programmes found Aboriginal women experienced more self-harm thoughts; also found link between exercise and reduction of depression.
A Healthy, Productive Canada: A Determinant of Health Approach
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Author/Creator
Jeff Reading
Description
Comments on the health disparities faced by Aboriginal Peoples' and the social remedies required.
Appendix from A Healthy, Productive Canada: A Determinant of Health Approach by the Senate Subcommittee on Population Health chaired by Wilbert Joseph Keon and Lucie Pépin.
Outlines recommendations resulting from the experiences of the interviewees: interventions with aboriginal individuals contemplating suicide, training and needs of suicide prevention workers, and organization of services.
Pediatric Clinics of North America, vol. 56, no. 6, Health Issues in Indigenous Children: An Evidence Based Approach for the General Pediatrician, December 2009, pp. 1461-1479
Description
Looks at practical applications and resilience strategies for clinicians working with Indigenous youth and families.
Discusses Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers and Kathleen Hepburn's film The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open set in Vancouver, BC. The film is about the interactions between two Indigenous women in a lower income neighborhood.
Secretariat of National Aboriginal & Islander Child Care Inc. (SNAICC)
Description
Brief discussion of issues as well as recommendations in seven key areas: access to technology; service workforce and funding arrangements; mental health; family violence; prevention and early intervention; support for kinship carers; and family and cultural contact, reunification and permanent care.
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 33, no. 1, January/February 2009, pp. 16-17
Description
Summary of Baseline Evaluation Report provides snapshot of childbearing population revealing need for support and treatment, awareness raising, and professional education and training.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 4, no. 1, 2009, pp. 80-88
Description
Discusses the need to address underlying causes of child welfare cases and physical neglect such as poverty, alcohol or substance abuse, emotional disorders and inadequate social support systems.
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 27, no. 1, 2020, pp. 1-20
Description
Uses results of parent/caregivers satisfaction interviews and surveys to evaluate the Pathways Youth Program, which integrates culturally appropriate approaches to teaching about health and wellness.
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, vol. 77, no. 4, 2009, p. 751–762
Description
Examines the meaning of healing among the staff and clients of a Native American community-based counseling program regarding the therapeutic approach used to address the harmful psychosocial legacy of the Aboriginal residential schools.
Looks at school related outcomes and self-concept from a sampling of grade 4 - 8 students in northwestern Ontario. Results indicate Aboriginal students have the same or higher self-worth and competence compared to non-Aboriginal students.
Healing Traditions: The Mental Health of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada
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Author/Creator
Laurence J. Kirmayer
Gregory M. Brass
Gail Guthrie Valaskakis
Description
Contends that mental health services and health promotion must be directed at both individual and community levels.
Chapter 20 from Healing Traditions: The Mental Health of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada by Laurence J. Kirmayer, Gregory M. Brass, and Gail Guthrie Valaskakis.
[Honouring Our Strengths: Indigenous Culture as Intervention in Addictions Treatment Project?]
Description
Hands-on activities were developed to work with Indigenous Wellness Framework, which resulted from the project Honouring Our Strengths: Indigenous Culture as Intervention in Addictions Treatment. Designed to foster a closer spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical connection to Indigenous culture.
Related Material: Facilitator's Handbook