A5003907177- Resilience and Mental Health
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
- Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights
- Community Health and Development
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Higher Education Research Studies
- S100 Proteins and Annexins
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Indigenous and Place-Based Education
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Science Education and Pedagogy
- Parental Involvement in Education
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Educational Practices and Challenges
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Psychosocial Factors Impacting Youth
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
- Focus Groups and Qualitative Methods
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Education and Vocational Training
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Education Discipline and Inequality
Northern Arizona University
2022-2025
Denver Health Medical Center
2011-2016
University of Colorado Denver
2011-2016
University of Denver
2015-2016
Health and Hospital Corporation
2011
The present study tested Lent's (2004) social-cognitive model of normative well-being in a sample (N = 414) first- and non-first-generation college students. A depicting relationships between: positive affect, environmental supports, self-efficacy, outcome expectations, academic progress, satisfaction, life satisfaction was examined using structural equation modeling. moderating roles perceived importance attending intrinsic goal motivation were also explored. Results suggested the...
The purpose of this study was to examine perceptions classism that may explain links between social class, first-generation college student status, and academic well-being outcomes. Specifically, with a sample 1,225 students from public university, we examined class status as predictors institutionalized, citational, interpersonal predictor life satisfaction, grade point average (GPA). Partially supporting hypotheses, predicted institutionalized classism, citational classism. In turn,...
(1) Background: American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities faced disproportionate COVID-19 infection rates a higher prevalence of substance use disorders (SUDs). Telehealth emerged as key strategy to address these health disparities. (2) Objective: In response call action from an urban organization (UIO), our multidisciplinary team conducted community-based participatory study examine the integration practices in SUD treatment during COVID-19, develop provider training modules...
Complement activation at the C3 convertase level has been associated with acute neuroinflammation and secondary brain injury after severe head trauma. The present study was designed to test hypothesis that Cr2 -/- mice, which lack receptors CR2/CD21 CR1/CD35 for complement C3-derived fragments, are protected from adverse sequelae of experimental closed injury. Adult wild-type mice on a C57BL/6 genetic background were subjected focal using standardized weight-drop device. Head-injured showed...
This study explored relations between culturally relevant stressors (i.e., urban hassles, perceived discrimination) and subjective well-being (SWB; i.e., positive/ negative affect, life satisfaction) to examine whether ethnic identity and/or coping strategies would serve as moderators of the stress SWB for 157 urban, minority adolescents. Ethnic moderated relation discrimination satisfaction. Selfdistraction hassles affect. article discusses implications school counseling prevention interventions.
This study explored relations between culturally relevant stressors (i.e., urban hassles, perceived discrimination) and subjective well-being (SWB; i.e., positive/negative affect, life satisfaction) to examine whether ethnic identity and/or coping strategies would serve as moderators of the stress SWB for 157 urban, minority adolescents. Ethnic moderated relation discrimination satisfaction. Self-distraction hassles negative affect. article discusses implications school counseling prevention...
This article presents the first psychometric validation of Culturally Responsive Assessment Indigenous Schooling (CRAIS) tool, alongside a call for methodological complexity when engaged in research with and contexts. We examined 23 culturally responsive schooling (CRS) principles underlying newly created CRAIS tool independent samples curriculum units produced by teachers. Of these, 22 loaded into two factors. further investigated rationale all items through review literature robust...
Using a seven-day cycle menu and commissary items at rural county jail, this study aims to describe provisions of micronutrients known be associated with mental health disorders if they meet dietary guidelines.
Advancing behavioral health and primary care integration is a priority for helping clients overcome the complex challenges impacting healthcare deserts like those in Arizona, United States of America (USA). This study aimed to explore perspectives people with substance use disorder (SUD) on accessing integrated (IPC) services rural-serving organization Arizona.
Despite experiencing many adversities, American Indian and Alaska Native populations have demonstrated tremendous resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing upon Indigenous determinants of health (IDOH) Nation Building.Our multidisciplinary team undertook this study to achieve two aims: (1) determine role IDOH in tribal government policy action that supports mental well-being and, turn, crisis (2) document impact on health, well-being, 4 community groups, specifically first responders,...
The DINÉ project (Diné Institute for Navajo Nation Educators) was designed to engage teachers of Indigenous students in a rich, content-focused, long-term professional development program, honoring their cultural expertise design culturally responsive STEM learning experiences.A different cohort worked with content expert university faculty over an 8-month period during each the past four years gain mastery, develop grade/subject specific instructional units, and learn become effective...
This paper describes a particular teacher professional development model offered in schools on and bordering the Navajo Nation southwestern United States. The Diné Institute for Educators (DINÉ) offers across all content areas grade levels, but here we focus specifically our work science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) areas. Our is situated explicitly within literatures Indigenous education, Native Building, culturally responsive schooling, also draw broadly research STEM...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Despite experiencing many adversities, American Indian and Alaska Native populations have demonstrated tremendous resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing upon Indigenous determinants of health (IDOH) Nation Building. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> Our multidisciplinary team undertook this study to achieve two aims: (1) determine role IDOH in tribal government policy action that supports mental well-being and, turn, crisis (2) document impact on...