Interventions/Programs Improving Mental Health and Wellbeing Among Indigenous Youth Living in Remote/Rural Areas: a Scoping Review of perspectives from Indigenous youth

Compared to the general population, Indigenous people experience disproportionate increases in mental health and addiction issues, particularly among Indigenous youth living in remote/rural areas. Despite urgent calls for support, Indigenous youth continue to face a lack of health services and support. The aim of this study was to review literature focused on interventions/programs on improving mental health and wellbeing in Indigenous youth living in remote/rural areas, through youth’s perspectives. Five databases (Web of Science, Embase, CINAHL, the WHO Global Index Medicus, and Medline) were searched, and ten articles met inclusion criteria. Findings revealed several key themes: culture as treatment, storytelling as a powerful culture-based intervention, and Two-eyed Seeing approaches in terms of enhancing mental health and wellbeing among Indigenous youth.