This collection of articles is designed to improve the cultural understanding and review traditional healing based interventions for AI/AN people experiencing mental health challenges.
This fact sheet from the American Psychiatric Association provides information on mental health disparities, services, cultural health practices, and protective factors for AI/AN peoples.
This article provides general information, attitudes, treatments, and care access surrounding mental health in Native communities.
This report by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America highlights issues important to Native youth and programs and recommendations addressing these issues.
The Physical Activity Kit (PAK) strategy refines an effective and efficient method to package, implement, evaluate and disseminate culturally appropriate physical activity for American Indian/Alaska Native and other communities. The primary goal of the PAK is to increase the time spent in moderate to vigorous physical activity.
The Physical Activity Kit (PAK) strategy refines an effective and efficient method to package, implement, evaluate and disseminate culturally appropriate physical activity for American Indian/Alaska Native and other communities. The primary goal of the PAK is to increase the time spent in moderate to vigorous physical activity.
This article describes the rate and effect of diabetes in American Indian and Alaska Native communities and the use of tradition to improve health.
This report discusses the use and impact of commercial tobacco products, cessation and prevention programs, policies, and strategies to lower commercial tobacco usage.
This fact sheet by the CDC provides an overview of physical health issues facing individuals in Indian Country and spotlights programs working to improve health of Native communities.
This Traditional Foods Resource Guide is offered as a resource to support increased interest and knowledge of Traditional Foods to support the health, well-being, and prosperity of Alaska Native and American Indian people.
