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‘Significant failures’ in addressing Indigenous youth mental health in New Brunswick – Canada News Media

by ahnationtalk on December 3, 202431 Views

December 3, 2024

FREDERICTON – New Brunswick’s independent advocate for children, youth and seniors released a report Monday saying the province has failed to collaborate with First Nations governments to address youth mental health.

The report from Kelly Lamrock is in response to recommendations from “No Child Left Behind,” a 2021 report from the First Nations Advisory Council that included 13 calls to action aimed at addressing mental health challenges of Indigenous children and youth.

Lamrock’s followup report identifies several “significant failures” in collaboration and accountability, including a lack of recognition within the provincial government for a distinct approach for reducing rates of youth suicide and mental health emergencies in First Nations communities.

Read More: https://canadanewsmedia.ca/significant-failures-in-addressing-indigenous-youth-mental-health-in-new-brunswick/

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