The use of strengths-based resources to cope with historical trauma and losses in two First Nations

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Author(s): Sharon Bernards, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health; Melody Morton-Ninomiya; Julie George; Sara Plain; Tracey George; Samantha Wells

Summary

Little research has evaluated how strength and resilience resources buffer the negative effects of trauma and stress on the mental health of Indigenous people. An understanding of these associations is needed to identify how best to revitalize and enhance strength-based resources in Indigenous communities.

Oral Presentation

Content Themes

Community Mental Health Services Gender Resilience