Indigenous Mental Health and Addictions in Canada With Comparisons to Australia and Globally
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Arlene E. Kent-Wilkinson, PhD, RN, CPMHN(C), College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Abstract
Indigenous people of Canada have faced a unique set of mental health and addiction challenges similar to Australia. Despite these challenges, many communities have done well. The most effective theoretical models and treatment approaches will be identified with a timeline of government policies, health care reports, and educational initiatives.
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30th International Nursing Research Congress: Theory-to-Practice: Catalyzing Collaborations to Connect Globally. Held 25-29 July 2019 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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2019-07-09T19:51:07Z
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| Type | Presentation |
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| Evidence Level | N/A |
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| Keywords | Cultural context and cultural competence; Indigenous mental health and addiction; Theoretical models and treatment approaches |
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| Name | 30th International Nursing Research Congress |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Date | 2019 |
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