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Navajo Psychiatrist Bridges Gaps Between Native American Culture and Behavioral Health Care

Source
Cronkite News
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Date
Apr 24, 2024
Summary
Profiles the only psychiatrist in Navajo Nation who blends Western behavioral healthcare and cultural practices in his delivery of care. Discusses mental healthcare access, diabetes, recruiting healthcare workforce, and the impact of COVID-19.
Tagged as
Access · American Indian or Alaska Native · Behavioral health · Behavioral health workforce · COVID-19 · Culture and cultural competency · Diabetes · Recruitment and retention of health professionals · Arizona