This report synthesizes research, expert opinion and summarizes existing programs to highlight approaches to address depression through outreach, education, screening and treatment. The purpose of this report is to highlight and review literature, programs and activities focused on depression and other common mental health conditions in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities in the […]
Echoes of Incarceration: Documentary by Youth with Incarcerated Parents
Echoes of Incarceration is an award-winning documentary initiative produced by youth with incarcerated parents. The project explores the issue of mass incarceration and its effects on families, and creates documentary films told from the life experiences of the filmmakers themselves. The project is a collaboration between filmmaker Jeremy Robins and a group of non-profit organizations […]
Culture Counts: Engaging Black and Latino Parents of Young Children in Family Support Programs
This brief provides an overview of family support programs and identifies the features and strategies that may be most effective for reaching and engaging black and Latino families, with the ultimate goal of supporting young children’s development. Contents include a synthesis of available research on parent engagement and potential barriers to their engagement in family […]
Elders Talking Circle: A Reminiscence Story Sharing Group
NNEDLearn 2014 Participant: Denver Indian Health and Family Services Description: The Elders Talking Circle helps to relieve participants’ symptoms related to dis-empowerment, these include anxiety, denial, despair, isolation, grief or loss, and helplessness. The process of life review and reminiscence, which is part of the Talking Circle, builds empowerment by helping participants achieve inner peace, acceptance, hope, […]
African American Youth Leadership Development
NNEDLearn 2014 Participant: Center for Holistic Development Description: African American Youth Leadership Development Experience (AAYLDE) is a ten-week program based on the concept of “The Talented Tenth” by Dr. W.E.B. DuBois. A culturally focused program designed to: educate, improve critical thinking, and identify purpose. Important aspects of the program are — parental support, positive connections with adult role […]
Meeting the Traditional and Spiritual Needs of Native Americans
NNEDLearn 2014 Participant: Yakama Nation Behavioral Health Description: The program includes meeting the traditional and spiritual needs of the Native people living in the service area through Shaker meetings, Washat ceremonies, knowledge of family history, traditional teachings and the understanding of generational trauma. The following are some of the features of the program: Elder or Cultural Specialist […]