Reviews Potentially Harmful Therapy (PHT) and Multicultural Counseling and Psychotherapy (MCP) literatures.

Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities Thesis (M.A.)--Laurentian University, 2008.

Comments on the known risk factors for adverse health and mental health outcomes including racism and discrimination.

Looks at risk factors associated with youth suicide attempts and protective factors associated with reduced youth suicide attempts.

[Clinical Psychology] Thesis (Ph.D.)--Adler University, 2015.

Interdisciplinary Studies and American Indian Peace Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--Union Institute and University, 2002.

Paper given at the Sharing the Land, Sharing a Future Forum, dialog and conference marking the 20th anniversary of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, November 2-3, 2016.

Contends that American Indian and Alaska Native communities require professional mental health services that do not yet exist. Chapter from Best Practices in Behavioral Health Services for American Indians and Alaska Natives edited by Elizabeth H. Hawkins, R. Dale Walker.

Conflict Analysis and Management Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2005.

Short film looks at how a daughter copes with her father's depression. Duration: 12:14.

Designed to improve client services by providing information on: informed consent and its implications, diagnosis and the implications for clients, effect of possible disclosure of a positive result, importance of counselling, relaying both negative and positive test results, and anxiety, depression and suicide.

Study results indicate that efforts to reduce the self-stigma effect may provide the best outcome for Alaska Native individuals.

Study shows that there may be different risk factors in Aboriginal adolescents than there are in Caucasian adolescents.

Using the Violence Risk Scale-Sexual Offender, which is used to measure the risk of recidivism, to examine the impact of therapeutic help on the scores of these assessments regarding Indigenous prisoners.

Contends that the questionnaire is an effective screener for suicide risk.

Recreation, Physical and Health Education Thesis (M.Sc.)--Dalhousie University, 1997.

Education of Exceptional Children (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1996.

Objective of the study was to describe the predictors of substance use relapse of American Indian (AI) women up to one year following substance abuse treatment.

Introduces a Special Issue on the Circles of Care initiative which is a culturally respectful mental health care system for children and families.

[Nursing] Thesis (M.N.)--Montana State University, 2012.

Comments on offering treatment options that best match the clients' values, beliefs, and preferences.

Study concludes that the best time to educate young American Indian men about pregnancies and the use of birth control is during their adolescence.

Introduction to the book which is divided into four sections: an introduction to the mental health of indigenous peoples, origins and representations of social suffering, transformations of identity and community that contribute to resilience, and traditional healing and mental health services. Preliminaries and Chapter 1 from Healing Traditions: The Mental Health of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada edited by Laurence J. Kirmayer and Gail Guthrie Valaskakis. To locate article, scroll to page xiii.

Contends that one main element in many mental health problems experienced by American Indians is hopelessness.

Study concludes that the Aboriginal Cultural Engagement Survey (ACES) is a useful tool for assessing the cultural engagement of Australian Aboriginal Clients.

Clinical Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--George Fox University, 2002.

Study investigated whether cultural pride and connectedness contributed to individual and community well being.

Examines consumption using demographic and behavioural variables.

Overview of the Aboriginal women's support centre, Minwaashin Lodge, a holistic treatment facility for victims of family violence and the residential school system.

Contends that cultural continuity plays a critical role in overcoming the native suicide epidemic.

Department of Psychology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Windsor, 1996.

Comments on a study which found high rates of depression in First Nations youth and an increased risk for problems later in life.

Presents results of the study on the physical, sexual, or psychological harm of violence by a partner and the related socioeconomic and demographic variables.

Discusses symptoms consistent with major depression and the appropriateness of using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale with inner-city, high-risk pregnant women.

A study looking at the connection between self-reported risk of negative life events and mental health symptoms among Indigenous and non-indigenous groups in Hawaii.

Nursing Thesis (M.N.)--University of Manitoba, 2007.

Screening of 174 new mothers revealed that 8.6% were defined as having possible postpartum depression (PPD).

Data indicates that suicidal behaviors are more frequently reported among females than males and among younger respondents than older.

Examines the results of survey on youth health which was conducted on students in Grades 5 though 8, ages 10 to 16.

Examines the gendered nature of gangs, risk factors that contribute to Aboriginal gang involvement; and prevention approaches needed to help young women to leave the gang lifestyle. Excerpt from Exploring the Urban Landscape edited by Jerry P. White and Jodi Bruhn. Originally presented at the Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2009.

Looks at events and responses within two tribal communities in New Mexico and Alaska which experienced clusters between 2009 and 2011.

Brief booklet gives ideas for staying active and engaged in order to maintain and enhance physical and mental well-being.

Examine the findings and results of a review to identify commonalities between obesity prevention and oral health interventions relevant to Native American children, their families, and their communities.

Presents high-quality, up-to-date information with a separate table of contents highlighting content most relevant to Indigenous youth, families and communities.

Proposes the development and implementation of a suicide risk management tool to gather culturally sensitive First Nations' data and to reduce attempted suicides for youth populations.

Looks at intervention programs involving the Stól:lö Nation in British Columbia. Concludes with recommendations for prevention of behavioral problems.

Reviews intent and use of Priority-Setting Tool to gather feedback from stake holders regarding perceptions of mental health. Results will be used to set goals, vision and strategic directions.

Chronicles challenges Aboriginal children in Australia face when hospitalized and how they can be overcome.

Chronicle of the Congress held July 11-16, 2009 focusing on key health themes.

Looks at health determinants such as chronic illness and risky behaviors that effect well-being and social determinants that contribute to disadvantages in areas of education, income and employment.