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Mental Health Interventions for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples in Canada: A Systematic Review

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Simon Graham
Krista Stelkia
Cornelia Wieman
Evan Adams
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 12, no. 2, 2021, pp. 1-24
Description

An overview of 14 studies analyzing anxiety, depression and attempted suicide amongst the Indigenous Canadian populations and the use of culture as a treatment method.  

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The Mental Health of Aboriginal Peoples: Transformations of Identity and Community

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Laurence J. Kirmayer
Gregory M. Brass
Caroline L. Tait
Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, vol. 45, no. 7, September 2000, pp. 607-616
Description
Reviews research on mental health and finds that despite challenges Aboriginal communities have done well, but feel more research is needed to help identify factors that promote wellness.
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The Mental Health of Indigenous Peoples. Part 1

Alternate Title
Cultural Psychiatry: A Critical Introduction ; lecture 9
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Laurence J. Kirmayer
Description
Discusses the impacts of colonization on health, identity, adaptation and the problem of suicide in indigenous population. Part 1 of 2. Duration: 1:22:05
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The Mental Health of Indigenous Peoples: Proceedings of the Advanced Study Institute The Mental Health of Indigenous Peoples McGill Summer Program in Social & Cultural Psychiatry and the Aboriginal Mental Health Research Team, May 29-May 31, 2000, Montreal Quebec

Alternate Title
Culture & Mental Health Research Unit Report ; no.10
Proceedings of the Advanced Study Institute The Mental Health of Indigenous Peoples
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Laurence J. Kirmayer
Gregory M. Brass
Caroline L. Tait
Ernest Hunter
Duncan Pedersen ... James Waldram ... [et al.]
Culture & Mental Health Research Unit Report
Description
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.
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Mental Health Promotion as a Prevention and Healing Tool for Issues of Youth Suicide in Canadian Aboriginal Communities

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rachel L. Wortzman
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 4, no. 1, 2009, pp. 20-27
Description
Discusses some of the strengths and limitations of using mental health promotion as a prevention and healing tool for Canadian Aboriginal youth dealing with issues of suicide, and suggests placing traditional healers and community members at the centre of the healing process.
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Mental Health, Substance Use and Suicidal Behaviour Among Young Indigenous People in the Arctic: A Systematic Review

Alternate Title
Mental Health, Substance Use and Suicidal Behavior Among Young Indigenous People in the Arctic: A Systematic Review
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Venla Lehti
Solja Niemelä
Christina Hoven
Donald Mandell
et al.
Social Science & Medicine, vol. 69, no. 8, October 2009, pp. 1194-1203
Description
Looks at the possibility of regional and ethnic differences in mental health and the link between substance use, suicide rate and mental health of youth in the Arctic.
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Mortality in the Kivalliq Region of Nunavut, 1987-1996

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alexander Macaulay
Pamela Orr
Sharon Macdonald
Lawrence Elliott
Rosemary Brown ... [et al.]
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 63, Supplement 2, 2004, pp. 80-85
Description
Looks at patterns of mortality and shows the leading cause of infant death was prematurity and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
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Mourning Rites

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
George First Rider
Dave Melting Tallow
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview about mourning rites, including death customs, self multilation as a sign of mourning; punishments for adultery and what happens to pipes and bundles when their owners die; and the loss of old mourning rituals and customs.
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MTV Rebel Music: Native America

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Kyle T. Mays
NAIS: Journal of the Native American and Indigenous Studies Association, vol. 3, no. 2, 2016, pp. 146-147
Description
Reviews a documentary that contributes to Indigenous popular cultural studies, Indigenous studies, and hip-hop studies.
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My Spirit Lives

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Roxanne Chinook
Social Justice, vol. 31, no. 4, Native Women and State Violence, 2004, pp. 31-39
Description
Author talks about sexual assaults on her as a child and the resulting PTSD leading to alcohol and drug abuse.
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N.A.M.H.A.: The National Aboriginal Mental Health Association

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Cyril Hennessy
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 4, no. 1, March 1980, pp. 10-12
Description
Recounts the events leading up to the formation of NAMHA, which was formed in part because of the large number of suicides which were occurring due to substance abuse.
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National Aboriginal Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy: Multiple Case Study of Community Initiatives

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
J. Bradley Cousins
Danielle Descent
Michelle Kinney
Meredith Moore
José Pruden ... [et al.]
Description
Focuses on four programs: 'Journey into Wellness' (J2W) project of the Battlefords Tribal Council Indian Health Services; 'Projet Pairs-aidants' in Uashat mak Mani-utenam (Québec); 'Kayaking and Youth Support' in Hope and Nain, Labrador; and the Hobbema Community Cadet Corps Program in Alberta.
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National Inuit Suicide Prevention Strategy

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
Description
Discusses underlying factors that create risk, policy formation and best practices for prevention, provides tools for evaluation, and contributes to Inuit-led research.
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National Inuit Youth Suicide Prevention Framework

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lisa Stevenson
Qajaaq Ellsworth
Description
Describes activities undertaken by the Qikiqtani Inuit Association, provides background information on the development and functioning of the National Inuit Youth Suicide Prevention Project, and makes recommendations for future actions.
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Native H.O.P.E. (Helping Our People Endure)

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Clayton Small
Ernie Big Horn
Description
Overview of three day suicide prevention program that builds on strengths of Native youth and includes training for local community members.
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Nges Siy (I Love You): A Community-Based Youth Suicide Intervention in Northern British Columbia

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Henry George Harder
Travis Holyk
Virginia L. Russell
Tammy Klassen-Ross
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 10, no. 2, Valuing Indigenous Peoples in Health Research, 2015, pp. 21-32
Description
Looks at factors contributing to youth suicide including self-esteem and depression. Joint venture between the Carrie Sekani Family Services and the Northern British Columbia University.
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