The approach developed by CANHR focuses on strengthening community bonds and utilizing Alaska Native cultural practices to build resilience instead of just treating individual risks.
This model, which promotes community strengths and cultural engagement, has shown promise and is now being piloted among Alaska’s military population affected by suicide.
Long-standing issues in the Y-K Delta like substance use, generational trauma, and climate change complicate mental health and suicide prevention efforts in the region.
The enduring impact of residential boarding schools has contributed to psychological challenges, emphasizing the need for culturally relevant mental health strategies in Indigenous communities.
#mental-health #indigenous-research #suicide-prevention #community-resilience #alaska-native-culture
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