Looks at a study of older Māori women that concludes health is connected to place and space.

Sociology, Gender and Social Work Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Otago, 2012.

Social Work and Community Development Thesis (Ph.D)--University of Otago, 2012.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Waikato, 2008.

Information on programs across Canada including topics covered, how information is obtained by students, methods of evaluation, and opportunities for engagement with Indigenous peoples.

Argues that the evacuation policy is not based entirely on the wellbeing of the mother and infant but also an attempt to civilize and assimilate First Nations.

Describes the success of, 'Tony Hunter's Place', a drug and alcohol treatment centre in Emerton, New South Wales, Australia.

Comments on the challenges faced by the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) when treating acute care patients flown in from Nunavut.

Results of study suggest that healing is interconnection of earth, body and spirit resulting in a well-balanced life and wellbeing.

Nursing Thesis (Ph.D.)--McMaster University, 2012.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--McMaster University, 2013.

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Describes the local reaction to the introduction of a ultrasound machine being used on expectant mothers at Galiwin'ku, Elcho Island, Northern Territory, Australia.

Discusses statistical evidence revealing that Indigenous men in Australia have shorter life expectancy and poorer general health outcomes than the general population.

Investigates the historical legacy of neglect and distrust that has led to a higher COVID vulnerability and hesitancy towards the COVID vaccine among Indigenous people.

Author examines the barriers to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students being admitted to medical schools. Recommends implementing active outreach and programming to close the educations gap.

Sociology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Syracuse University, 2003.

Social Work Thesis (M.S.W.)--University of Victoria, 2013.

Biological Sciences Thesis (M.Sc.)--South Dakota State University, 2007.

Description of a study to determine if Northern Plains Indians with type 2 diabetes mellitus, introduced to the medicine wheel concept, had better control of their diabetes than those who received the usual dietary education.

Looks at three objectives of Medicine Wheel approach: making the life of a physician easier, providing patients a framework to identify and deal with the cause for their symptoms, and improving the quality of treatment.

Project looked at barriers to health care service access and results showed patients experienced interconnected barriers to services.

Discusses need for Indigenous nurses and the issues faced by them in undergraduate courses and proposes changes to training of non-Indigenous nurses.

Describes their program that provides for workforce diversity and equity established to recruit minority students to train as doctors.

Looks at how urban Aboriginal youth in Kamloops identify their health needs within a culturally centred model of health and wellness.

Answers questions on mental health and how other activities or incidents can trigger issues.

Reports on men's health workshops that have been held throughout Australia to enable Indigenous men to re-establish themselves as positive role models.

Looks at menopause from the perspective of Australian Aboriginal women.

Findings showed 74.6% of the adults met lifetime criteria at least one of five psychiatric disorders.

Article summarizes and examines results from the 2017 living condition-survey among people with an intellectual disability in Sami Areas in Norway. Findings indicate that people with an intellectual disability have poorer mental health compared to the general population, and that people who have Sami heritage have further compromised mental health.

Discusses the problem of appropriateness of cross-cultural tests being used to assess the mental status of Aboriginal people. Provides case examples.

Evaluates the Integrated Mental Health Service in Mount Isa in Queensland, Australia and personal experiences as mature student at Curtin University located in Perth, Western Australia.

Study conducted through interviews with a sample of 865 individuals found that adults strongly preferred traditional informal services; recommendations for integrating these services into current medical models.

Study explores the perceptions of Indigenous service users, service providers, and other significant stakeholders.

Focus on Aboriginal perceptions of health, determinants of mental health, and community approaches and strategies to help youth services and agencies be more effective.

Discusses the positive and negative aspects of the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority mental health care system.

Qualitative study finds recognition of both providers' own culture and diverse Native American cultures necessary to mental health care.

Describes how the "Djirruwang" Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health Education and Training Program was recruited to establish an Indigenous version.

Reports the Aboriginal reaction to stress can result in trance like state where the individual is unable to move, speak or recognize other people.

Brief autobiographical sketch describing experiences coping with physical and mental issues.

Discusses diagnostic criteria and tools to classify mental disorders and lists some disorders and their treatment.

Study findings indicate that past health care discrimination was linked to increased preference for traditional health services.

Summarizes the state of knowledge regarding the mental health needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives, and includes a brief a overview of the most pressing issues.

This review uses the First Nations Mental Wellness Continuum (FNMWC) Model’s Continuum of Essential Services to collect, organize, and assess data on mental wellness services in the NWT. The findings highlight current services and gaps, and guide communities coordinating a full range of services.

Describes the impact of cultural differences between Aboriginals and non-Aboriginals on mental illness.

Assessment conducted to determine teams' needs with respect to: capacity. governance, infrastructure, training, networking/community of practice, defining practice-based evidence and evaluation.