You may know them as the winner of Season 7 of “The Amazing Race Canada”, but if that isn’t impressive enough, Dr. James Makokis is also a Two-Spirit family physician from the Saddle Lake Cree Nation, ...
If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting “988.” To reach the Native and Strong Lifeline, call “988” and ...
An intervention regarding substance use disorders is an approach that aims to reduce harm, improve safety, and promote better health and wellness. However, interventions are outdated and a ...
A training program to build Indigenous Australians' skills in preventing suicides has brought national acclaim for a University of Queensland researcher. Associate Professor Maree Toombs said the ...
International Indigenous Policy Journal, Vol. 13, No. 1 (June 2022), pp. 1-35 (37 pages) Globally, Indigenous Peoples suffer disproportionately higher rates and complications of diabetes and obesity ...
Despite decades of research into suicide prevention, suicide rates among Indigenous people have remained stubbornly high, especially among Indigenous people ages 10 to 24, according to the CDC.
Amanda MorningStar has watched her children struggle with mental health issues, including suicidal thoughts. She often wonders why. “We’re family-oriented and we do stuff together. I had healthy ...