Improving wellness in Native American communities by addressing substance use and mental health issues

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What this research studies

This research aims to enhance the health and wellness of Native Americans by focusing on critical issues such as overdose, substance use, pain, and mental health. It will establish a Clinical Research Unit that employs a systems thinking approach to develop a culturally relevant care model tailored for the Absentee Shawnee Tribal community. By analyzing various factors affecting behavioral health, the project seeks to improve care coordination and identify key intervention points to enhance community health initiatives. Community representatives will play a vital role in defining the relationships and interests within the health system, ensuring that the solutions are grounded in the community's needs.

Why it matters

Where this research is happening

• Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
  Shawnee, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Paternite, Hadyn Kernal — Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
• Study coordinator: Paternite, Hadyn Kernal

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About this research

1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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