Cassidy Armstrong

Abstract American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Peoples have endured centuries of colonization, resulting in lasting mental health effects (historical trauma). Historical trauma has been linked to PTSD symptoms (e.g., grief, anger, hypervigilance) and resulting health inequities. Clinical psychology, particularly the subfield of positive psychology that centers communities, can help address maladaptive historical trauma coping (e.g., substance misuse) for AI/AN Peoples.