Cultural Factors That Protect Against Substance Misuse and Promote Mental Health in American Indian and Alaska Native Populations

Link

https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/resourcefiles/sptac-cultural-factors.pdf

Sponsor

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Product of the Strategic Prevention Technical Assistance Center funded by SAMHSA.

Description

Summarizes research examining how cultural-specific risk and protective factors can contribute to or mitigate substance misuse among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations. Aims to inform prevention planning by tribal communities and providers to include culturally responsive programs, practices, and policies that can reduce substance misuse and support the mental health and well-being of AI/AN individuals, youth, and families.

Date

2023

Geographic Coverage

Nationwide

Topics

American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians • Community Planning and Coalition Building • Mental Health • Prevention • Substance Use Disorder