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American Indian Children and Mental Health: Development, Context, Prevention, and Treatment (Child Psychology and Mental Health)
American Indian Children and Mental Health Development Context Prevention and Treatment - Child Psychology and Mental Health Author:Paul Spicer, Patricia Farrell, Michelle C. Sarche, Hiram E. Fitzgerald The reasons for mental health issues among American Indian children are not well understood by investigators outside of tribal communities. Developing appropriate methodological approaches and evidence-based programs for helping these youth overcome their specific challenges requires further investigation. The distrust that many American Indians... more » have of outside populations is linked to the negative consequences of colonization. This contributes to American Indian and Native American tribal members' under-utilization of mental health services, higher therapy dropout rates, and poor response to treatment programs that are not culturally sensitive.This book examines the forces affecting psychological development and mental health in American Indian children today. Experts from leading universities discuss factors such as family conditions, economic status, and academic achievement, as well as political, social, national, and global influences, including racism. Specific attention is paid to topics such as the role of community in youth mental health issues, depression in American Indian parents, substance abuse and alcohol dependency, and the unique socioeconomic characteristics of this ethnic group.« less