Exploring recovery cultures in tribal communities
Assessing Cultures of Recovery in Tribal Communities - Administrative Core
This study is all about helping tribal communities improve mental health support by creating a friendly and culturally relevant system called xaʔtus, which will involve training local youth and adults to work together and share ideas to make mental health resources better for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Spokane Valley, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10930032 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the capacity for mental health support within tribal communities by implementing a culturally-appropriate community-based mental health first response system called xaʔtus. The project aims to build collaboration and training opportunities among tribal members, particularly targeting youth and adults. By gathering insights and feedback from these communities, the research seeks to develop new educational materials and improve mental health resources tailored to their unique cultural needs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include Alaska Native and American Indian individuals aged 21 and older who are interested in mental health and community support.
Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to tribal communities or are outside the age range may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve mental health support and recovery resources for tribal communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in similar culturally-focused approaches to mental health support within indigenous populations.
Where this research is happening
Spokane Valley, United States
- Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations — Spokane Valley, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Laplante, Debi a — Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations
- Study coordinator: Laplante, Debi a
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.