Behavioral Health in Special Populations

PTSD is a common mental health disorder among AI/AN populations due to historical trauma, such as forced removal from traditional lands and cultural genocide.

Substance abuse, depression, and bullying are all risk factors for suicide among AI/AN youth.

Traditional medicine, Native healing, and spiritual healing are all terms used to describe the traditional healing practices of AI/AN people.

Depression is a common mental health disorder among African American populations due to factors such as racism, discrimination, and poverty.

Substance abuse, depression, and bullying are all risk factors for suicide among African American youth.

Rootwork, Hoodoo, and Conjure are all terms used to describe the traditional healing practices of African American people.

Depression is a common mental health disorder among Hispanic/Latino populations due to factors such as acculturation stress, language barriers, and poverty.

Substance abuse, depression, and bullying are all risk factors for suicide among Hispanic/Latino youth.

Curanderismo, Espiritismo, and Santeria are all terms used to describe the traditional healing practices of Hispanic/Latino people.

Depression is a common mental health disorder among Asian American populations due to factors such as acculturation stress, language barriers, and stigma.

Substance abuse, depression, and bullying are all risk factors for suicide among Asian American youth.

Traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, and Kampo medicine are all terms used to describe the traditional healing practices of Asian American people.

Depression is a common mental health disorder among LGBTQ+ populations due to factors such as discrimination, stigma, and rejection.

Substance abuse, depression, and bullying are all risk factors for suicide among LGBTQ+ youth.

Queer healing, LGBTQ+ affirming therapy, and Transgender medicine are all terms used to describe the traditional healing practices of LGBTQ+ people.