Abstract
After first discussing historical, community and epidemiologic perspectives pertaining to mental health problems of Indigenous youth and families, this article reviews available research data on behavioral and mental health interventions and the roles that Native and Indigenous research programs are serving. Given the legacy of transgenerational trauma experienced by Indigenous peoples, community-based research and treatment methods are essential for solving these problems. The primary care provider stands in a unique position within the community to offer a "coinvestigator spirit" to youth and families in the pursuit of improving behavioral health. Strategies are presented for using the research literature, and collaborating with communities and families to help solve behavioral and mental health problems.
Publication types
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Historical Article
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Review
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adolescent Behavior*
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Alcoholism / etiology
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Alcoholism / prevention & control
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Child
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Child Behavior Disorders / prevention & control*
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Child Behavior*
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Conduct Disorder / prevention & control
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Cultural Characteristics
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Health Services, Indigenous* / organization & administration
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Health Services, Indigenous* / standards
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Health Services, Indigenous* / trends
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History, 20th Century
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Humans
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Indians, North American / history
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Indians, North American / psychology
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Mental Health*
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Narration
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander / history
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander / psychology
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Population Groups* / history
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Population Groups* / psychology
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Primary Health Care* / organization & administration
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Primary Health Care* / standards
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Primary Health Care* / trends
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Research
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Social Environment
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Trust
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United States