Manson S M, Walker R D, Kivlahan D R
Hosp Community Psychiatry. 1987 Feb;38(2):165-73. doi: 10.1176/ps.38.2.165.
It is widely recognized that the cultural uniqueness of American Indians and Alaska Natives must be reflected in the methods of diagnosing and treating their mental health problems, but empirical validation of specific diagnostic instruments and treatment has been slow in coming. The authors' literature review indicates that many standardized self-rating scales and interview schedules can accurately assess mental illness among Indians, provided they are modified to reflect cultural heritage and experiences. Group therapy is increasingly chosen as a psychiatric treatment for American Indians, as are family-network therapy and several traditional Indian therapies. The authors also review the demographics and psychiatric epidemiology of American Indians and Alaska Natives.
人们普遍认识到，美国印第安人和阿拉斯加原住民的文化独特性必须在诊断和治疗他们心理健康问题的方法中得到体现，但特定诊断工具和治疗方法的实证验证却姗姗来迟。作者的文献综述表明，许多标准化的自评量表和访谈程序能够准确评估印第安人中的精神疾病，前提是对其进行修改以反映文化遗产和经历。团体治疗越来越多地被选作美国印第安人的精神治疗方法，家庭网络治疗和几种传统印第安疗法也是如此。作者还回顾了美国印第安人和阿拉斯加原住民的人口统计学和精神疾病流行病学情况。
