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Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health refers to the reciprocal relationship between human behavior, individually or socially, and the well-being of the body, mind, and spirit, whether the latter are considered individually or as an integrated whole.

The National Indian Health Board’s (NIHB) Behavioral Health program strives to support the development of programs that promote the balance between the mind, body, heart and spirit. Our shared goal is with the future of behavioral health care for American Indians and Alaska Natives that is intertwined with policy decisions at the federal level. These changes are in mainstream health care management that is built on the foundations of our ancestors and relationships of our relatives. It is critical to build upon these foundations to ensure that American Indians and Alaska Natives have access to quality cultural respectful behavioral health services and supports.

The NIHB brings Tribal government’s timely information to help them effectively make sound health care policy decisions. The NIHB provides a vehicle to keep the flow of health care information in front of policy makers and Tribal governments manifesting progress in health care and strengthening Tribal sovereignty.

Current Programs Include:

The Methamphetamine Suicide Prevention Initiative (MSPI) is a nationally coordinated demonstration program, focusing on providing much needed, targeted methamphetamine and suicide prevention and intervention resources for Indian Country. This initiative promote the development of evidence based and practiced based models. These Models represent culturally appropriate prevention and treatment approaches from a community driven context. To learn more of the MSPI communities and progress please follow the link below:

Click here to view Methamphetamine Suicide Prevention Initiative (MSPI) page

Or visit http://ihs-mspi.jbsinternational.com/

National Behavioral Health Committees, Boards, and Workgroups

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Tribal Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC)

National Tribal Advisory Committee on Behavioral Health (NTAC) within the Indian Health Service (IHS)

Resources

National Resources

Tribal Specific Resources

Current Prevention and Treatment Practices implemented in the MSPI