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title: Cultural Relevance in Mental Health Treatment
description: Dr. Skinstad shares personal insights into work among Native American populations relating to mental health and substance use. She shares how vital cultural relevance is when it comes to helping indigenous populations.
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# [Cultural Relevance in Mental Health Treatment](https://www.timelesshealinginsights.org/american-indian-and-alaska-native-living/cultural-relevance-in-mental-health-treatment)

 Written by [David DeRose MD, MPH](https://www.timelesshealinginsights.org/american-indian-and-alaska-native-living/author/david-derose-md-mph) | Sep 19, 2023 11:09:36 AM

Dr. Skinstad shares personal insights into work among Native American populations relating to mental health and substance use. She shares how vital cultural relevance is when it comes to helping indigenous populations.

 

Guests: Anne Helene Skinstad, PhD, Clinical Professor and Program Director, Native Center for Behavioral Health, University of Iowa

 

For further information contact: [www.nativecenter.org](http://www.nativecenter.org/) or 319-384-1481

 

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