mental health
Native American mental health services need to be more ____ appropriate.
culturally
Native Americans have the highest ___ addiction rate of any demographic group in the United States
alcohol
What are some issues Native American families are facing?
Alcohol/Prescription/illegal drug use
Child abuse/neglect, Elder abuse/neglect
Teen pregnancy
Spousal abuse
Name the psychological problems reported by respondents?
depression, PTSD, stress, and anxiety.
_____ mortality rates are much higher among Native Americans than for the general population.
Alcohol-related
Name one of the five most serious results of alcohol/drug abuse in the community
1. Domestic violence 2. Family problems 3.Child abuse 4. Aggression/physical violence 5. Death
Only _% of respondents reported diagnosed or perceived mental health problems
23%
______ is the leading cause of death in Native Americans.
alcohol abuse
Name one of the suggested ways to reduce identified problems as reported by respondents?
1.recreational/after-school programs
2.education about substance abuse
3.cultural activities
4.appropriate treatment services including traditional faith-based healing methods