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Mental Illness & Native American Youth: Are We Making Progress?
Sadly, a new report from the U.S. Inspector General’s office on the mental health of Native Americans tells a troubling and all too familiar story. The adolescent suicide rate in tribal communities remains high – more than twice the national … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Illness, Teen Depression, Teen Suicide
Tagged alcoholism, Aspen Institute, drug abuse, Native Americans
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Youth Mental Illness in Indian Country: Addressing a National Failure
In today’s overheated political climate it’s easy to become cynical about politicians and promises. That’s why I’m so heartened by an announcement I received last week. On February 28, 2011 the Center for Native American Youth, a new policy program … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health, Teen Depression, Teen Suicide
Tagged Aspen Institute, Indian Country, Native Americans, Sen Byron Dorgan
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