Indigenous-led mental health services are crucial, experts and First peoples say – Calgary Journal
February 15, 2022
Despite efforts made by governments to aid Indigenous mental health services, some community members are still reporting inadequate mental health care.
Intergenerational trauma, colonization and the residential school system all play a role in the mental health of Indigenous peoples. However, these aren’t the only factors. Indigenous mental health is a complex subject matter with many nuanced components. With the discovery of thousands of unmarked graves from former residential schools, these wounds are being reopened or deepened for many First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities across Canada.
