This online learning event will examine the role in which historical trauma and adverse childhood experiences contribute to substance addiction and high risk behavior in Native youth. Further, this session […]
Issue Area: Behavioral and Mental Health
National Native Children’s Trauma Center Training Menu
A document that provides an overview of the available training offerings from the National Native Children’s Trauma Center […]
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Enhancing Tribal Juvenile Justice with Trauma-Informed Systems Change- Trauma Expert Panel
A panel presented at the 2021 OJJDP Tribal Youth Virtual National Conference. Research suggests that Native American youth are at increased risk of trauma, depression, and PTSD as a result of […]
Building an Indigenous Resilience- Focused Lens (Two Part Session)
A session presented at the 2021 OJJDP Tribal Youth Virtual Nation Conference (Session A2 and Session B2) It is important to understand the risk factors for American Indian and Alaska […]
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Tools for Community Leaders: A Guidebook for Getting Started
A step-by-step guide for implementing the Communities That Care prevention-planning system focusing on building positive youth development by addressing risk and protective factors. […]
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Prevention & Recovery
Native youth are connecting traditional and modern day practices in the realm of behavioral health and wellness programs. […]
Building Partnerships: Conversations with Native Americans about mental health needs and community strengths
Community engagement with Native Americans and mental health […]
SAMHSA American Indian/Alaska Native Communication Strategy
The purpose of this communication strategy is to develop and maintain the efforts of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminsitration (SAMHSA) to improve overall communications and achieve meaningful […]
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We R Native: Mental Health Difficulties
This image displays the We R Native webpage designed for American Indian and Alaska Native youth. The website discusses symptoms of mental health issues, how to support friends with mental […]
Building Partnerships: Conversations with Native Americans About Mental Health Needs and Community Strengths
This report presents insights from Native focus groups on mental health issues, challenges for receiving service, community strengths, and prevention. […]