Living a Values-Driven Life
The psychology behind living a values-driven life highlights the importance of alignment between one’s actions and core values. This alignment fosters intrinsic motivation, reduces cognitive dissonance, enhances well-being, and promotes…
Understanding Substance Use Disorder
In our Indigenous communities, many of our relatives struggle with substance use disorder (SUD), making it hard for them to participate fully in the community. Their actions, under the influence…
The Power of Peer Learning
Tai Paquin, LADAC In a fast-paced world that is often defined by individual achievements and a competitive nature, witnessing groups collaborating can be a refreshing change in pace. Recently, I…
Social Media and Youth Mental Health
Denise Middlebrook, PhD Social media has both positive and negative effects on mental health that are not limited to the general population but that also affect the wellbeing of our…
Five Key Physician Engagement Strategies
Denise Middlebrook, PhD Source: MangoApps. “Physician Engagement Strategies for Modern Health Systems.” 2024. An ongoing issue within our BH2I grantee sites is physician engagement in integrated care. Many of you…
Overcoming Resistance in Integrated Care
Tai M. Paquin, LADAC In my time here with Sister Sky, Inc. and the BH2I Team, and working with many of you alongside Dr. Middlebrook in training sessions, I have…
Banaha Bread
Source: USDA, Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), “A Harvest of Recipes with USDA Foods.” March 12, 2021. A large part of the Native American diet has depended on…
What is a Project Notebook?
Project Notebook with Dr. Denise Middlebrook – Mini-Teach What is a Project Notebook? A project notebook aids in the development of the final project report, highlights project efforts for future…