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…
Read MoreSocial 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…
Read MoreFive 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…
Read MoreOvercoming 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…
Read MoreBanaha 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…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreUsing Yoga to Relieve the Symptoms of Depression
Contribution by Denise Middlebrook, PhD. At least half of our BH2I programs have embraced the use of yoga to treat anxiety and depression in young people and adults. Some grantees…
Read MoreRecipe: Grape Dumplings
Submitted by Shauna Humphreys & Samantha Huddleston from the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma2 cups all-purpose flour1 egg1¼ cups water1 Tablespoon cornstarch64 ounces of grape juiceSugar to tastePlace flour in a…
Read MoreIndigenous Mindfulness on the Brain
Printed with permission from the Native Language Community Coordination Training and Technical Assistance Center, which is a resource of the Administration for Native Americans. Contribution by: Cree Whelshula, NLCC TTA…
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