Publications & Media

Results of our research are emerging. Check out these journal publications and presentations on how Native American people are engaging in traditional activities and connecting with their culture to improve mental health and maintain well-being.

Voices of identity:  Exploring identity development and transformation among urban American Indian/Alaska Native emerging adults

Mixed methods evaluation of satisfaction with two culturally tailored substance use prevention programs for American Indian/Alaska Native emerging adults

Physical pain among urban Native American emerging adults: Socio-cultural risk and protective factors

Risk and protective factors of social networks on alcohol, cannabis, and opioid use among urban American Indian/Alaska Native emerging adults

The role of social networks on depression and anxiety among a sample of urban American Indian/Alaska Native emerging adults

Integrating traditional practices and social network visualization to prevent substance use: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial among urban Native American emerging adults

Risk and resilience among families in urban American Indian/Alaska Native communities: The role of young adults

Traditions and Connections for Urban Native Americans (TACUNA): Utilizing community-based input to develop an opioid prevention intervention for urban American Indian/Alaska Native emerging adults

Cultural dynamics, substance use, and resilience among American Indian/Alaska Native emerging adults in urban areas

Feasibility and acceptability of incorporating social network visualizations into a culturally centered motivational network intervention to prevent substance use among urban Native American emerging adults: A qualitative study

Mental health, family functioning, and sleep in cultural context among American Indian/Alaska Native urban youth: A mixed methods analysis

Related research focusing on the AI/AN community

Neighborhood determinants of sleep and the moderating role of cultural factors among Native adolescents

Sleep health is key to optimal mental and physical health. Our work has shown how individual, family, and cultural factors can promote sleep health in urban American Indian/Alaska Native teens. Check out this video to learn more tips for getting the sleep you need!

Sleep Problems and Health Outcomes Among Urban American Indian/Alaska Native Adolescents