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Alternative Title:
J Community Psychol
Personal Author:
Goodkind, Jessica ; LaNoue, Marianna ; Lee, Christopher ; Freeland, Lance ; Freund, Rachel ;
Goodkind, Jessica ; LaNoue, Marianna ; Lee, Christopher ; Freeland, Lance ; Freund, Rachel ; Less -
Description:
Through a CBPR partnership, university and American Indian (AI) tribal members developed and tested | intervention to promote mental health of AI youth and their families by addressing root causes of violence, trauma, and substance abuse. Based on premises that well-being is built on a foundation of traditional cultural beliefs and practices, and that it requires a process of healing and understanding, the 6-month intervention had four components: 1) recognizing/healing historical trauma; 2) reconnecting to traditional culture; 3) parenting/social skill-building; and 4) strengthening family relationships through equine-assisted activities. Feasibility, acceptability, appropriateness, and preliminary outcomes were examined in a mixed-method within-group design. Engagement and retention were challenging, suggesting that families faced numerous barriers to participation. Youth who completed the program experienced significant increases in cultural identity, self-esteem, positive coping strategies, quality of life, and social adjustment. Qualitative data supported these findings and suggested additional positive effects.
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Adolescent
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Child
Community-Based Participatory Research
Evidence-Based Intervention
Historical Trauma

Source:
J Community Psychol. 40(4):381-405.
Pubmed ID:
25414529
Pubmed Central ID:
PMC4235231
Document Type:
Journal Article ;
Funding:
K01 MH074816/MH/NIMH NIH HHS/United States ; U48 DP000061/DP/NCCDPHP CDC HHS/United States ;
K01 MH074816/MH/NIMH NIH HHS/United States ; U48 DP000061/DP/NCCDPHP CDC HHS/United States ; Less -
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CDC Public Access
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