I am Psyched! is a multimedia initiative created by the women’s office of the American Psychological Association (APA). The exhibit highlights the achievements of women of color in psychology, and their many ‘firsts’ in psychological science to benefit society and people’s lives.
Marigold Linton is the first American Indian to receive a Ph.D. in psychology. Her accomplishments were highlighted as part of the series focused on Native women in psychology in honor of Native American Heritage Month.
Also mentioned in the series is Carolyn Attneave. She explored the mental health service utilization patterns of the Indian Health Service. This led to collaboration on a National Institute of Mental Health project to compile a bibliography of American Indian and Alaskan Native mental health services.
Dr. Tawa Witko, a member of the Lakota Sioux Tribe, was inspired to enter psychology and connect with Indigenous communities. She has published several books and articles, including “Mental Health for Urban Indians: Clinical Insights from Native Practitioners.”
Dr. Teresa LaFromboise was president of the Society of Indian Psychologists. Her research focuses on ethnic minority students surviving acculturation pressure, cultural adjustment, and disorders. In 2002, she received the Distinguished Career Contribution to Research Award from the Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity, and Race for her work on adolescent suicide prevention.
Recently, Mental Health America published a snapshot of mental health among Native And Indigenous communities. According to the report, roughly 4.2 million Americans identify as having Native American or Alaska Native heritage. Of that number over 19 percent reported having a mental illness in the past year. That is over 827,000 people.
Mental health resources shared include the American Indian/Alaska Native National Resource Center for Health, Education, and Research; WeRNative: a comprehensive health resource for Native youth by Native youth, promoting holistic health and positive growth in local communities and nation at large; and the StrongHearts Native Helpline. Click here for more information.
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