The Indigenous Healing Process and Cultural Rebirth of First Nations
Theses
Author/Creator
Harvey D. Plouffe
Description
Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Fielding Institute, 2002.
Attributes unresolved sexual abuse as the underlying problem which when not dealt with could lead to the high levels of First Nations peoples abusing prescription drugs as a means of coping with emotional issues.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.24.
Study shows that current medical transfer system does not fully meet psychosocial needs of Inuit patients and their families.
NOTE: Also published as Journal of Aboriginal Health, Summer, 2015.