Skip to main content

Subsite Title

Publications and Digital Products

Cart

Store Navigation

Share Buttons

Page title

Tips for Disaster Responders: Understanding Historical Trauma and Resilience When Responding to an Event in Indian Country

Main page content

Download only

This tip sheet is a revised/updated document discussing Historical trauma in Indian Country.

Publication ID
PEP22-01-01-005
Publication Date
October 2022

You May Also Be Interested In

Tips for Disaster Responders: Cultural Awareness When Working In Indian Country Post-Disaster

This tip sheet is a revised/updated document discussing Cultural Awareness working post disaster in Indian Country.

Evidence-Based and Culturally Relevant Behavioral Health Interventions in Practice: Strategies and Lessons Learned from NNEDLearn (2011-2020)

This report provides findings from a qualitative analysis of evidence-based and culturally relevant behavioral health practices offered at NNEDLearn, a SAMHSA training, offered from 2011 to 2020. It includes an overview of NNEDLearn, case studies, strategies and lessons learned, and conclusion.

TIP 61: Behavioral Health Services for American Indians and Alaska Natives

TIP 61 provides behavioral health professionals with practical guidance about Native American history, historical trauma, and critical cultural perspectives in their work with American Indian and Alaska Native clients. The TIP discusses the demographics, social challenges, and behavioral health concerns of Native Americans. It highlights the importance of providers’ cultural awareness, cultural competence, and culture-specific knowledge. The TIP also helps administrators, program managers, and clinical supervisors foster a culturally responsive environment for American Indian and Alaska Native clients. Specific topic areas include workforce development strategies, program and professional development considerations, and culturally responsive policies and procedures.

 

A Guide to Managing Stress for Disaster Responders and First Responders

This guide offers information and tips to disaster responders and first responders to help them manage stress during crisis response. It describes how stress affects the body and suggests ways for individuals and organizations to promote and engage in stress management.

TIP 59: Improving Cultural Competence

This guide helps professional care providers and administrators understand the role of culture in the delivery of mental health and substance use services. It describes cultural competence and discusses racial, ethnic, and cultural considerations.

Adapting Evidence-based Practices for Under-resourced Populations

This guide focuses on research supporting adaptations of evidence-based practices (EBPs) for under-resourced populations. Adaptations involve tailoring care, programs, and services to the cultural, social, gender, and demographic contexts of the people served to yield positive outcomes.