American Akicita: Indigenous American warriors and military service.

Publisher: Educational Publishing Foundation Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101214316 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1939-148X (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 15411559 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Psychol Serv Subsets: MEDLINE

Original Publication: Washington, DC : Educational Publishing Foundation, c2004-

Alaska Natives* ; Culture* ; Indians, North American* ; Military Personnel* ; Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander*; Culturally Competent Care ; Humans ; United States

Indigenous Americans (i.e., Native/American Indians, AK natives, Pacific Islanders) have consistently volunteered for military service at greater rates than any other ethnic group, including the majority culture, since the early days of the country. This article is an introduction to the special section which includes a number of outstanding papers that provide an innovative and compelling effort to overcome the challenges of casualties from war and render effective and culturally informed care. These manuscripts describe culturally appropriate considerations of suicide (O'Keefe), family involvement and access to care (Whealin), and telehealth for treatment of rural Native veterans (Goss). Challenging and complex treatment needs call for equally mindful and competent approaches. These authors and providers present compelling examples of addressing these needs in working with our Wounded Warriors. (PsycINFO Database Record
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Date Created: 20170815 Date Completed: 20180503 Latest Revision: 20240109

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