Mental Health and Wellbeing in Indigenous Communities
A special issue of Behavioral Sciences (ISSN 2076-328X).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 34
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Interests: Indigenous health; mental health; adolescent/young adult care; health equity; trauma; public health
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Interests: Indigenous health; health care access; serious illness care; clinician wellbeing
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce this call for papers for an upcoming Special Issue of Behavioral Sciences, ‘Mental Health and Wellbeing in Indigenous Communities’. This Special Issue aims to highlight the unique mental health challenges faced by Indigenous populations while also celebrating their resilience and the culturally informed practices that contribute to communal wellbeing. Indigenous communities worldwide often encounter a complex interplay of historical, social, and economic factors that impact mental health. From intergenerational trauma to systemic inequities, these issues require attention, understanding, and innovative solutions. We encourage a diverse array of submissions from psychology, sociology, public health, anthropology, nursing, and Indigenous studies spaces, including work that emphasizes community engagement and participatory approaches, reflecting the lived experiences and voices of Indigenous peoples. We welcome research articles, reviews, and methodological papers that examine topics relevant to these themes. We anticipate that this Special Issue will provide a platform for researchers, practitioners, and community leaders to share their insights, findings, and experiences related to mental health practices, interventions, and support within Indigenous contexts. We look forward to receiving your contributions. Together, we can create and advocate for meaningful change.
Submission Deadline: 31 December 2026
Respectfully,
Dr. Teresa Brockie (Aaniiih)
Dr. Katie Nelson
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- mental health
- Indigenous communities
- wellbeing
- cultural resilience
- traditional healing
- community engagement
- intergenerational trauma
- health disparities
- culturally relevant interventions
- Indigenous knowledge systems
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