Administrative and logistical considerations essential for success of virtual mental health clinics for rural Native Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Native Americans enlist in the military at the highest per capita rate among racial or ethnic groups. Approximately 49% of Native Veterans live in rural …

Learning from the beyond-human animal: Wildlife encounters in Veterans with PTSD

Abstract: Animal-assisted interventions (AAI) are a type of interaction between humans and other species with a goal of advancing human health. Native American teachings provide a …

Rural Native Veterans' perceptions of care in the context of navigator program development

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: American Indian and Alaska Natives serve in the military at one of the highest rates of all racial and ethnic groups. For Veterans, the already significant …

Culturally centered implementation of video telehealth for rural Native Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Native American Veterans are the most rural and experience heightened risk for mental health (MH) challenges while facing significant health care inequities …

Suicide among American Indian/Alaska Native military service members and veterans

Abstract: Many American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities experience high suicide rates. However, there is little discussion in epidemiological and empirical literature …

Native American Vietnam-era Veterans’ Access to VA Healthcare: Vulnerability and Resilience in Two Montana Reservation Communities

Abstract: As a growing segment of the military, Native Americans are expected to increase enrollment in Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare. Currently, 20% of Native …