Mental health and North American Indian/Native communities: cultural transactions, education, and regulation.

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  • Author(s): McShane D
  • Source:
    American journal of community psychology [Am J Community Psychol] 1987 Feb; Vol. 15 (1), pp. 95-116.
  • Publication Type:
    Journal Article
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: Wiley Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 0364535 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0091-0562 (Print) Linking ISSN: 00910562 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Am J Community Psychol Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: 2016- : Chichester : Wiley
      Original Publication: Washington, Winston.
    • Subject Terms:
      Community Mental Health Services* ; Cultural Characteristics* ; Culture* ; Health Education*; Indians, North American/*psychology; Acculturation ; Adaptation, Psychological ; Humans ; Medicine, Traditional ; Psychotherapy ; Rural Population ; Social Support ; United States
    • Abstract:
      Critical issues in the delivery of mental health services to North American Indians/Natives residing in rural areas are discussed by describing Indian populations/communities; briefly summarizing available literature concerning the nature of mental health problems within Indian communities; examining Indian belief systems relevant to participation in mental health service delivery processes; exploring community expectations for structuring participatory interactions which may inhibit utilization of mental health services; and describing transactions between Indian consumers and non-Indian professionals which have become typical over time. The rural context was examined as it interacts with individual and community characteristics to affect Indian mental health. Relations between geography and culture, important in understanding the mental health problems of Indian people, are discussed in regard to expanding community healing resources through empowerment, and viewing "education as transformation" as a key concept in enhancing community healing processes.
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 19870201 Date Completed: 19870731 Latest Revision: 20191022
    • Publication Date:
      20231215
    • Accession Number:
      10.1007/BF00919760
    • Accession Number:
      3604996