August 9th is the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples.
The 2017 theme is the celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. See below for a selection of reports on Indigenous health, including mental health and wellbeing.
Mentally Healthy Communities: Aboriginal Perspectives
From the Canadian Institute of Health Research
• A dialogue on what may contribute to mentally healthy communities, with a focus on Aboriginal Peoples’ perspectives.
Access at https://secure.cihi.ca/free_products/mentally_healthy_communities_aboriginal_perspectives_e.pdf
Promoting Mental Health in Indigenous Populations:Experiences From Countries
From the Pan American Health Organization and the World Health Organization
• A report on the such activities as training and interventions in mental health.
Access at http://iris.paho.org/xmlui/bitstream/handle/123456789/28415/9789275118979_eng.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
The State of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
From the United Nations
• Discusses the current mental and behavioural health issues, along with other topics such as education and environmental justice.
Access at http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/unpfii/documents/SOWIP/en/SOWIP_web.pdf