Understanding Suicide and Substance Misuse Among Urban Native Youth
February 16, 2021 –
The Promoting Mental Wellness: Addressing Suicide and Substance Misuse Among Urban Native Youth During COVID-19 series is focused on promoting the mental wellness of urban Native youth by providing UIO staff and leadership with a comprehensive view of the extent of suicide and substance misuse among this group, strategies of addressing these concerns through clinical treatment, with special consideration of the impact of COVID-19.
Presenter(s): Kelley McCall, Intern, National Council of Urban Indian Health
Who Should Attend? Urban Indian Organizations
Objectives:
1. Understand extent of substance misuse and suicide among Native Youth and Young Adults
2. Recognize risk factors of substance misuse and suicide among Native Youth and Young Adults
3. Recognize protective factors of substance misuse and suicide among Native Youth and Young Adults
4. Assess the impact of COVID-19 on substance misuse and suicide among Native Youth and Young Adults