Improving wellness in Native American communities by addressing substance use and mental health issues
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System: HEAL Initiative: Native Collective Research Effort to Enhance Wellness (N CREW) Program- Addressing Overdose, Substance Use, Mental Health, and Pain (OT2)
This study is working to improve the health and well-being of Native Americans, especially focusing on issues like substance use and mental health, by creating a care model that fits the needs of the Absentee Shawnee Tribal community, with help from community members to make sure it truly reflects their needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Shawnee, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10977164 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include Native Americans, particularly those from the Absentee Shawnee Tribe, who are experiencing challenges related to substance use, mental health, or pain management.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Native American or are not part of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and better management of substance use and mental health issues for Native American populations.
How similar studies have performed: Similar research initiatives have shown promise in improving health outcomes in indigenous populations, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Shawnee, United States
- 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
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.