Abstract

We examined health disparities among American Indian men and boys within the framework of historical trauma, which incorporates the historical context of collective massive group trauma across generations. We reviewed the impact of collective traumatic experiences among Lakota men, who have faced cross-generational challenges to enacting traditional tribal roles. We describe historical trauma-informed interventions used with two tribal groups: Lakota men and Southwestern American Indian boys. These two interventions represent novel approaches to addressing historical trauma and the health disparities that American Indians face. We offer public health implications and recommendations for strategies to use in the planning and implementation of policy, research, and program development with American Indian boys and men.

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Authors

Brave Heart MY, Elkins J, Tafoya G, Bird D, Salvador M

Institution

Department of Psychiatry, Center for Rural and Community Behavioral Health, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001, USA. mbraveheart@salud.unm.edu

Source

American journal of public health 102 Suppl 2: 2012 May pg S177-83

MeSH

Adaptation, Psychological
Adolescent
Adult
Child
Health Status Disparities
Humans
Indians, North American
Internal-External Control
Life Change Events
Male
Men's Health
Mental Health
Middle Aged
Social Class
Social Problems
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
United States
United States Indian Health Service
Young Adult

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

22401529