I was an American Indian student pursuing a doctoral degree in clinical psychology in the 1990s, when I realized the stark contrast between my life experiences growing up on my home reservation and those of my non-Native ...
Jan 25, 2018
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New research indicates that urban American Indian youth who follow American Indian traditional spiritual beliefs are less likely to use drugs and alcohol. Arizona State University social scientists will present their findings ...
Aug 20, 2012
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A University at Buffalo social psychologist who specializes in the study of prejudice and stigma says that American Indian nicknames and mascots are not neutral symbols, and that their continued use by schools, professional ...
Mar 12, 2015
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April is National Minority Health Month, making it the perfect time to focus on the often-significant disparities in health and well-being that affect racial and ethnic minorities across our country. But it's important to ...
Apr 9, 2021
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Asian immigrants in the United States are a widely diverse group with heart health risk factors that vary depending on where they are from, new research shows.
Nov 13, 2020
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American Indian adults who were exposed to an early life trauma are more likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and poor physical health in adulthood according to a study recently published in the American ...
Dec 12, 2016
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As a sociologist and criminologist, I often do community outreach on mental health prevention. I urge organizations and programs to avoid "one size fits all" approaches. There are many ways that mental health issues can impact ...
Feb 7, 2018
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American Indians/Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) have disproportionate COVID-19 mortality rates, according to research published in the Dec. 11 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality ...
Dec 11, 2020
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(HealthDay)—People chronically exposed to low to moderate levels of arsenic in their environment may be more likely to suffer a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular disease, a study of American Indians suggests.
Sep 24, 2013
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While opioid-use cuts across socio-economic boundaries, racial and ethnic minorities in Washington state are more likely to suffer fatal overdoses earlier in their lives than non-Hispanic white residents, according to a recent ...
May 26, 2022
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