Resource Tag: CANADA. ONTARIO. MANITOULIN ISLAND

Cannabis is the most widely used drug worldwide. Data about the association of cannabis use with aggression is heterogeneous. The objective of the current study was to assess the nature of the association between cannabis use disorder (CUD) and self-directed, other-directed, and combined aggression. We used data from the National Survey on Drug Use and […]

Aboriginal community leaders and health researchers in Canada have recently looked to self-determination, self-governance, and capacity building as solutions to reducing the gap in health disparities particularly among youth. Yet little research has investigated how the promotion of autonomy and self-determination through self-care could directly contribute to improved health and wellbeing. This paper examines how […]

Native suicide prevention in rural settings is discussed. Factors that contribute to suicidality are depression, hopelessness, intentionality, a history of self-destructive behavior, isolation, & alcohol/drug abuse. Crisis intervention & its principles are listed (e.g. assess risk, get support for the person). The suicide prevention program of an alcoholism treatment center is described in detail. Prevention […]

This booklet is a summary and recommendation of the initial Youth Survey carried out by the Wikemikong. It looks at the following issues: demographics, community, self-esteem and emotional well being, family and friends, education, career planning, culture, health, substance use, tobacco use, recreational activities, and utilization of services.

D. Manitowabi presented an overview of the Youth Needs Survey conducted by the Mental Health Program on Manitoulin Island. This survey was undertaken in response to a large number of suicides that the community had been left in crisis. Community workers are now involved in community and family development.

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