National Native American Heritage Month

-Statement from NAMI-

November is National Native American Heritage Month. This month, we recognize the important contributions Native Americans have made to the United States, as well as celebrate their diverse cultures and traditions.

Many Native/Indigenous tribes have a worldview that centers around connectedness, strong family bonds, adaptability, connection to nature, wisdom of elders, meaningful traditions, and strong spirit, all of which could serve as protective factors for mental health.* Despite these protective factors, Native/Indigenous people in the U.S. report 2.5 times more serious psychological distress in a month than the general population. In addition, poverty rates among Native/Indigenous people are almost twice that of the general population, making access to treatment difficult.

This month, we will continue to share mental health resources and information on our social media. Follow us on Facebook to see more.

*Statistics from https://www.mhanational.org/issues/native-and-indigenous-communities-and-mental-health