Culture & Mental Health Research Unit Report

Topics include: overview of epidemiological data on Aboriginal mental health in Canada, critical review of existing literature on the topic of prevention and treatment, comprehensive discussion of emerging trends and guidelines for future research.

Reviews research on mental health; presents social issues underlying problems and some individual and community responses to these challenges. Argues cultural psychiatry can contribute to rethinking services and heath promotion.

Reports results of 99 interviews conducted in1992 with individuals between the ages of 14 and 25 residing in Nunavik.

Looks to situate the problems of Aboriginal peoples within the larger context of suicide in Canadian society. "A Report Prepared for the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples".

Reviews levels and types of prevention, major risks and protective factors, and effective elements of suicide prevention programs.

Proceedings of conference which focused on assessment of current programs in communities, efficacy of program types and how research can improve services and prevention.