Improving health and wellness for Native American youth on the Fort Belknap Reservation
Official title: Fort Belknap - JHU NARCH XI
Funded at Fort Belknap Indian Community · NIH-10914792 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping young people in the Aaniiih and Nakoda Tribes feel better and stay safe by training local health workers and creating programs to prevent suicide, so they can have a healthier future together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fort Belknap Indian Community NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Harlem, United States) |
| Project start | September 10, 2021 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $633,784 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM142116-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10914792 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are Native American adolescents living on the Fort Belknap Reservation who may be at risk for health disparities or suicidal behavior.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside on the Fort Belknap Reservation or are not part of the Aaniiih and Nakoda Tribes may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing health outcomes for adolescents in the Aaniiih and Nakoda Tribes of the Fort Belknap Reservation. It aims to reduce health disparities through training programs for local scholars and healthcare providers, community-based research projects, and the development of interventions to prevent suicide among high-risk youth. The approach includes hands-on training, public health education, and the use of technology to improve safety and health. By fostering local expertise and addressing specific health concerns, the project seeks to empower the community and promote overall wellness.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the health and well-being of Native American adolescents by reducing suicide rates and enhancing access to healthcare.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in community-based interventions aimed at reducing health disparities among Native American populations, indicating a promising approach for this project.
Where this research is happening
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Fort Belknap Indian Community
Harlem, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yazzie, Karen — Fort Belknap Indian Community
- Study coordinator: Yazzie, Karen
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.