Department of Psychiatry

Psychiatry Scholars Program
Project Description

Multilevel Analysis of American Indian Mental Health, Illness, and Service Use

The goal of the project is to understand the familial, community, and geospatial context of mental health, illness, and service use in 2 American Indian tribes.

This secondary data analysis project uses multivariate and GIS techniques to assess family, community, and geospatial factors associated with mental health and service use among American Indians.
Examples of methods used in this project:

Project activities require creativity, curiosity, focus, confidentiality, and objectivity. Organizational skills are required. Writing skills and are helpful, as all components of the project require clear written documentation and effective communication with other project staff members. Background in data analysis or data management is required for participation in the data analysis component.

Preceptor Information

Name: Carol E. Kaufman
Department: American Indian and Alaska Native Programs
Location: NCNHB
Contact: 303-724-1646
  carol.kaufman@uchsc.edu
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Position Information

Openings: 1
Funding:

No