About this course
This course provides a comprehensive literature review of behavioral health services targeting adult American Indians and Alaska Natives. It covers epidemiological studies on prevalence of mental and substance use disorders, cultural adaptations for treatment, motivations for accessing care, retention and outcome challenges, screening and assessment considerations, integration of traditional practices, community-level intervention strategies, and systems issues affecting service provision. The course is designed for behavioral health providers, administrators, supervisors, and researchers working with these populations to enhance culturally responsive and effective care.
Who this course is for
Behavioral Health Service Providers
Program Administrators
Clinical Supervisors
Researchers
Psychologists
Counselors
Program objectives
- Describe 6 major behavioral health needs specific to American Indian and Alaska Native populations.
- Identify 4 epidemiological patterns of mental and substance use disorders among American Indian and Alaska Native adults.
- Explain 3 culturally responsive adaptations for behavioral health treatment modalities in these populations.
- Evaluate 2 strategies for improving retention and treatment outcomes in behavioral health services for American Indians and Alaska Natives.