Module 1 Post 5 – Emotional and Mental Health

I really enjoyed the video about emotional pillars by Dr. Brown, so I looked into to other resources for emotional health. Most came linked with mental health initiative.

This document highlight British Columbia’s 10 year plan for Aboriginal Mental Health. It identifies the values the plan is based on, as well as elements of holistic wellness.
http://www.fnhc.ca/pdf/FNHA_MWSU.pdf

The First Nations Centre works on protecting traditional knowledge, including traditional healing practices. It seems to present their information in a way that is acceptable to the western mind.
http://www.naho.ca/firstnations/traditional-knowledge/

The Assembly of First Nations has a very extensive site, including many resources and publications to do with health. The site includes information about mental health and social determinants of health.
http://health.afn.ca/en/about-us/pro/mental-wellness/mental-health

Catherine

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