Citation

Nelson SH, McCoy GF, Stetter M, Vanderwagen WC. Hosp. Community Psychiatry 1992; 43(3): 257-261.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1992, American Psychiatric Association)

DOI

10.1176/ps.43.3.257

PMID

1555821

Abstract

Native Americans appear to be at higher risk than other U.S. ethnic groups for mental health problems, including depression, substance abuse, domestic violence, and suicide. Despite recent increases in the federal budget for mental health services for Native Americans, less than 50 percent of the estimated need for ambulatory services is being met. Initiatives to improve the quantity and quality of mental health services for Native Americans in the 1990s include development of a national mental health plan, increased technical assistance to Native American communities, additional training and research, and continued attention to standards that promote high-quality, culturally relevant care. Tribes themselves are seen as the most appropriate locus for initiation of programs for preventing emotional problems in their communities.

Language: en

Keywords

Community Mental Health Services; Health Services Needs and Demand; Humans; Indians, North American; Mental Disorders; Quality Assurance, Health Care; Risk Factors; Social Environment; United States; United States Indian Health Service