This introduction to the evaluation component of the Circles of Care initiative includes
background on the nature of the initiative, Center for Mental Health Services support for …

It is widely recognized that the cultural uniqueness of American Indians and Alaska Natives
must be reflected in the methods of diagnosing and treating their mental health problems …

As early as the Community Mental Health Movement of the 1960s, psychologists have
recognized that conventional mental health services have failed to reach a significant …

Abstract Alaska Native and American Indian (AN/AI) people have negative research
experiences, including lack of timely, respectful, and relevant communication about research …

In 1996, the members of the St. Columba Collaboration conducted a grassroots
neighborhood assessment of a Hispanic area in Newark, New Jersey. This assessment was …

Acquiring and using cultural competence in service delivery or research is a process in
which the service provider or researcher must acknowledge cultural differences, develop …

Due to a growing consensus of the inadequacy of the current mental health system in rural
Alaska, an assessment of mental health strengths and needs was conducted in two Eskimo …

This article reports on the development of a culturally grounded method for measuring
outcomes and demonstrating the effectiveness of culturally specific services for Native …

Historically, many researchers whose sole purpose was to conduct research to further their
own professional development have exploited Native Americans. Outside of participating as …