Outlines the history of alcoholism in Aboriginal communities, and looks at combining western medicine and traditional healing methods to help Aboriginal people rebuild and sustain a healthy lifestyle.
"This document aims to capture the work and the learnings of the Aboriginal Capacity Café, a community-based event that gives youth an opportunity to speak their truth so that adults can learn about the experience of Aboriginal youth."
Looks at a project that brought together youth in ten British Columbia communities to discuss the current status of youth health, issues associated with substance abuse, and share ideas about improving youth health in their schools and communities.
Research Report (Correctional Service of Canada) ; no. R-217
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
David D. Varis
Dan Kunic
Description
Cohort consisted of Program participants who were released to the community on day parole, full parole, and statutory release. Study assessed whether taking part in program reduced the risk of returning to substance abuse and results were compared to Aboriginal offenders who had been enrolled in the moderate and high intensity National Substance Abuse Programs.
Discusses project background and the gathering that reviewed the data gathered, findings, and future directions (further analysis, knowledge translation and dissemination).
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 2, February 2009, p. 8
Description
Looks at Health Canada statistics that reveal much higher suicide rates for First Nations youth and what type of programs could be put in place to reduce this statistic.
Article located by scrolling to page 8.
American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, vol. 38, no. 5, September 2012, pp. 389-394
Description
Analysis of metabolizing enzymes that code for alcohol dependency conclude that no associations were found but do not explain high levels of alcoholism.
The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, vol. 38, no. 5, September 2012, p. 371
Description
Introduction to issue highlighting articles from findings presented at, Building Bridges: Advancing American Indian/Alaska Native Substance Abuse Research: A State of the Science and Grant Development Workshop conference held in 2010.
Describes the psychosocial and behavioral characteristics of 30 consecutive adult suicides from four communities derived from interviews with a family member.
Study conducted by Addiction Research Chair Colleen Dell, explores health service delivery with links to outcome reports:
Beyond the BottleCommunity Fact Sheet
Annual Review of Clinical Psychology, vol. 8, April 2012, pp. 131-160
Description
Presents review of mental health disparities: identifies and defines American Indian/Alaskan Natives, summarizes mental health disparities, looks at available psychosocial interventions and alternatives to fixing mental health problems.
Prevention is Primary: Strategies for Community Well Being
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Joseph P. Gone
Description
Sidebar for Chapter 15: Mental Health in the Realm of Primary Prevention in book Prevention is Primary: Strategies for Community Well Being (2nd Edition) edited by Larry Cohen, Vivian Chazeg and Sana Chehimi.
Conversation with Traveling Thunder at Fort Belknap reservation.
The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, vol. 38, no. 5, September 2012, pp. 498-504
Description
Studied client characteristics, drug use patterns, and treatment needs in an urban treatment centre and the South Central Plains Tribal program. Compares data between clients.
American Indian & Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 17, no. 1, 2010, pp. 25-48
Description
Outlines the results of a study, using the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey, which suggests physical activity greatly improves overall health.
Journal of Aboriginal Health, vol. 4, no. 2, Aboriginal Womens Health, December 2009, pp. 35-43
Description
Illustrates and reviews how three First Nations women's stories contribute to a national research project and how this method differs from a conventional western scientific approach.
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 19, no. 1, Special Issue: Reproductive Health Program for Youth, 2012, pp. 15-36
Description
Study concludes that there is a strong need for better behavioural health programming and support services for at risk youth in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 99, Supplement 1, April 2009, pp. S77-S82
Description
Discusses ways to change research paradigm by introducing a community based model which includes building and sustaining collaborative relations, cultural implementation of programs, and spreading research findings from a tribal perspective.
An Intersectionality-Based Policy Analysis Framework
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Gemma Hunting
Description
"Demonstrates the necessity and utility of interrogating and shifting the current FASD policy paradigm in order to strengthen the capacity of polity to promote health and social equity."
Chapter from An Intersectionality-Based Policy Analysis Framework edited by Olena Hankivsky.
Scroll down to page 93 to read chapter.
Uses data from 2004-2005 Canadian Community Health Surveys and 2001 Aboriginal People's Survey for identifying demographic, socio-economic and geographic factors.
Drug and Alcohol Review, vol. 31, no. 4, June 2012, pp. 580-584
Description
Study is the first step in addressing community concerns about cannabis and requests for improved understanding of cannabis use and its related mental health harms.