Mission and Objectives
The renewed and expanded NAMHR has three broad objectives:
- Train new researchers (especially Aboriginal researchers), to
develop greater capacity for methodologically sound and culturally
responsive mental health and addictions research in Aboriginal
communities;
- Develop research partnerships and collaborations among
investigators and Aboriginal communities across Canada to provide
opportunities for learning, mentoring, and knowledge production
relevant to the needs and priorities of communities, policy makers, and
front-line mental health workers;
- Engage in innovative knowledge translation activities to guide
research and apply findings to develop more culturally appropriate
and effective mental health policy, promotion, and intervention for
Aboriginal populations and communities.