Mental Health

Documentary on the role of Native Americans in the military campaigns of World War I and II, and the Korean and Vietnam conflict. Duration: 56:14.

Comments on the four themes that emerged from the focus group discussions on the topic "suicide among Sami"

Focuses on the Uputāua Therapeutic Approach (UTA) to health-related research and how its use in a study of how some Samoan men coped with impacts of death.

Tanya Talaga, prize-winning journalist and author of Seven Fallen Feathers delivers the fifth of the 2018 Massey Lectures in Thunder Bay. In this lecture Talaga links the similarities between contemporary nations with a history of colonization and describes some of the effects for Indigenous peoples and communities, and advocates for Indigenous sovereignty and self-governance. Duration: 53:59

Discusses Indigenous family structures, factors unique to Indigenous children, contemporary examples, challenges faced by parents, and models of practice.

Looks at including stories of homecoming, nationhood and searching for roots into the promotion of home country travel to ex pats.

Summarizes issue in Indigenous communities, provides overview of what is known to be helpful from the perspective of Indigenous communities and published literature, and makes a number of recommendations grounded in culture.

Discusses the inequalities in access to quality health care in American Indian communities and looks at practices for redressing those disparities.

Outlines the results of a study done comparing urban and on-reserve health.

Presents in-depth preview. Duration: 21:42.

Assessment focuses on six key areas: livelihoods, infrastructure, community participation, education/recreation, children and parents and mental and physical health.

Clark Paul shares his emotional and inspiring story of his experience at residential school. Stephen Augustine provides an overview of residential schools in Canada. Presentations begin at 20:35. Duration: 2:41:51.

Daphne Hutt-MacLeod and Sharon Rudderham from Eskasoni Health Centre speak about how their community is responding to the health and wellness of their residents. Presentations begin at 27:45. Duration: 2:46:33.

Looks at the use of storytelling and humour to explore connections between the traumatic experience of Aboriginals' past and their problems in the present.

Looks at the epidemic level of Inuit youth suicide and the evidence that local community-based suicide prevention may be working.

Psychology Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Victoria, 2012.

Reports results of the Te Rangahau o Te Tuakiri Māori me Ngā Waiaro ā-Pūtea/The Māori Identity and Financial Attitudes Study (MIFAS) conducted between April and November, 2020. A total of 3,116 Māori responded.

Native American survivors of the boarding school system tell their stories. Duration: 1:13:03.

"This extensive edition of fifteen exceptional papers, presents research and promising practices in the areas of community-based traditional healing and knowledge sharing, the role of Elders in wellness and learning, Indigenous youth leadership, and youth mental health interventions."

Chapter 30 in book: APA Handbook of Community Psychology: Vol. 2. Methods For Community Research and Action for Diverse Groups and Issues edited by Meg A. Bond, Christopher B. Keys and Irma Serrano-Garcia. Presents perspectives from across cultures.

Uses model based on the medicine wheel to promote health and healing in a manner consistent with Indigenous worldview. Includes set of exercises for developing a self-care plan called "My Wellness Wheel".

Based on papers presented at the conference: The West and Beyond : Historians Past, Present and Future, held at the University of Alberta, 19–21 June, 2008.

Looks at how Canada's child welfare system, as part of a colonial ideology, reflects mainstream perspectives which are in conflict with Aboriginal values and traditions.

Trends from coroner statistics to 1999.

Compares socio-demographic status, mental health, physical health and traumatic experiences between homeless individuals who do and do not utilize volatile substances.

Study shows Sami patients' language choice in different situations is influenced by complex social and cultural factors.

Examines the factors behind the excessive amount of young women displaying stressful behaviour and what treatment options should be pursued.

Integrated Studies Project towards (M.A.)--Athabasca University, 2010.

Presents an invited response and commentary to Colin Tatz's article entitled Aboriginal, Maori and Inuit Youth Suicide: Avenues to Alleviation?

Author presents a history of mental health in Africa.

Series of brief fact sheets tailored to patients, families and caregivers. Signs andSymptomss of Dementia: An Indigenous Guide. Preventing Dementia in Indigenous Peoples by Aging Well: Advice for Older Indigenous Peoples. What to Expect after a

Brief article offers specific coping advice for individuals experiencing mental health issues.

Shares portions of stories and comments collected from representatives from a number of Indigenous communities that have overcome suicide. Phase II Report.

Discusses the three components of the project: resources, research, and training. Phase One Report.

Caregivers supporting a family member with FASD speak about their experiences, challenges, and resiliency. What it Takes... Duration: 10:19

Looks at and builds on an alternate approach focused on how aboriginal people conceptualize wellness and support.

Looks at the common themes which emerged from the project including the need for self determination and local leadership, the need to consider the social determinants of health, and more.

Explores the diverse group of traditional healing elders and what they believe are the important attributes and principles for mental health providers.

Related material: Research Summary.

Comments on the high prevalence of suicide and the necessity to rethink conventional models and assumptions in suicide prevention.

Comments on traditional ways being a solution for destructive lifestyles. Article located by scrolling to page 6.

Explores the extent of the geographical bond with an emphasis on world view, myths and ceremonies.

Non-fiction story about an experience with an unstable aunt.

Brief story recalls the trauma suffered by an Aboriginal Australian women who had a child removed from her care.

Clinical Psychology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Regina, 2000.

Presents a poem titled, Who Me?, written by a student of Fort Peck Community College.