Native Youth Forum Survey

1.Is Native Youth Mental Health important to discuss with members of Congress?

Yes

No

I'm not sure.

I don't care.

2.If you answered yes, why? (elaborate) If you answered no, please explain.

3.What would you like Congress to address in terms of Native youth mental health and healing practices?

Access to mental health services

Mental health disparities (difference in quality of care between groups)

Need for more mental health services

Historical Trauma/Intergenerational Trauma/Other forms of trauma

High prevalence of depression, substance use disorders, suicide, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder among Native youth

Addressing risk factors that lead to poor mental health (poverty, substance abuse, violent victimization, etc.)

Incorporation of Indigenous healing practices

All of the above

None of the above

Other (please specify)

4.What other topics would you like a Native Youth Forum to address?

5.Is there anything else you wish to add?

6.What is your age?

14 - 17

18 - 24

7.What is your email address?

8.What state do you reside in?

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