Supporting The Mental Health Of Indigenous Youth
As we create a culturally responsive and evidence-based mental health literacy curriculum resource
About Indigenous Youth Mental Health Literacy (IYMHL)
Indigenous communities are about culture, traditions, and relationships. When it comes to supporting the mental health of Indigenous youth, our goal is to improve mental health literacy through a culturally responsive and evidence-based mental health literacy curriculum resource. This resource will be developed to improve student outcomes, centre Indigenous worldviews and prioritize Indigenous engagement and self-determination.
About the resource
IYMHL will promote the capacity to obtain and maintain mental wellness that help youth become more resilient. It will lead to an understanding of mental health, reducing stigma, enhancing help-seeking behaviours.
About the team
We are academic researchers, health and education professionals working with Indigenous collaborators from across Canada to develop the first school-based mental health literacy resource for Indigenous youth in Canada that promotes community engagement and a sense of belonging.
“I want Indigenous youth to have the resources to guide them towards a worldview on health that resonates with them and their ancestors. I want to help them to find harmony within all areas of their life, so their lives may flow with ease, their relationships may flourish and their minds may remain peaceful.”
— Joel Dragon Smith, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories