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Publications

The Center for Rural Health (CRH) produces publications of several types, including maps and presentations.

2014

Testimony to the Indian Health Services Appropriations

Dr. Gray provided testimony on behalf of the Friends of Indian Health to the subcommittee on interior, environment, and related agencies.
Follow-up discussion regarding mental healthcare in Indian country with Sen. Heitkamp, Megan DesCamps, and Alison Grigonis.

Author(s): Gray, J.
Date: April 2014
Type: Testimony

2012

Seven Generations Center of Excellence: Building THIS Generation for Future Generations
UND awarded $3.5 million to educate Native American behavioral health professionals.
Author(s): Morin, K.
Publication: North Dakota Medicine, 37(3), 18-19
Date: September 2012
Type: Article
The Interrelationship Between the Society of Indian Psychologists and Counseling Psychology
This article examines the interrelationship between SIP and counseling psychology, given their shared beliefs in social justice and culturally competent research, training, and service. Some of the early history of SIP is presented as well as the landmark moments for the organization.
Project: National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Gray, J., Carter, P., LaFromboise, T., BigFoot, D.
Publication: The Counseling Psychologist, 40(5), 685-698
Date: June 2012
Type: Journal Article
Cultural Adaptation for Therapy With American Indians and Alaska Natives
Because of the paucity of research on evidence-based treatments with American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) clients, this article addresses barriers to that research and how to adapt treatment to make it more culturally appropriate and acceptable to AI/AN clients so they might benefit from and remain in treatment.
Author(s): Gray, J., & Rose, W.
Publication: Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 40
Date: April 2012
Type: Journal Article

2011

Rural Mental Health Research White Paper for National Institute of Mental Health
This report focused on the nature of rural mental health research, issues in rural mental health, and future areas for research addressing the needs and disparities in rural mental health. These topics are focused on four general areas — Access, Quality, Healthcare Reform, and Disparities.
Author(s): Gray, J.
Date: September 2011
Type: Report

2010

Circles of Strength: A Case Description of Culturally Integrated Suicide Prevention
This article presents a case description of an American Indian female at high risk for suicide in effort to document the potential effectiveness of a college student suicide prevention program designed for Northern Plains American Indian students.
Author(s): Gray, J.S., & Muehlenkamp, J.J.
Publication: Archives of Suicide Research, 14, 182-191
Date: 2010
Type: Journal Article

2009

A College Suicide Prevention Model for American Indian Students
This article outlines the model developed for the American Indian Support Team from funding through the Garrett Lee Smith Campus Suicide Prevention Grant funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to focus on reducing suicide risk of American Indian students at the University of North Dakota.
Author(s): Muehlenkamp, J.J., Marrone, S., Gray, J.S., & Brown, D.
Publication: Professional Psychology: Research and Practice , 40(2), 134-140
Date: 2009
Type: Journal Article

2007

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Illicit Drug Consumption and Consequences in North Dakota: The North Dakota Epidemiological Profile, 2007
The report examines the prevalence and patterns of substance (alcohol, tobacco and other drug) use and consequences in North Dakota.
Author(s): Muus, K., Gray, J., & the State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup
Date: March 2007
Type: Report

2005

Suicide in North Dakota: A Dialogue Across State and Tribal Boundaries
Discusses factors associated with suicide, suicide trends in North Dakota, and prevention strategies.
Author(s): Kruger, G., & Gray, J.
Date: October 2005
Type: Policy Brief
Zinc Affects Cognition and Psychosocial Function of Middle-School Children
This study investigated the effects of dietary zinc intakes on cognition and psychosocial function in young adolescents. Zinc nutrition has been related to motor, cognitive and psychosocial function in very young children and adults, but there have been no studies of older children who may be at risk of zinc deficiency while undergoing rapid growth during puberty.
Author(s): Penland, J.G., Lukaski, H.C., & Gray, J.S.
Publication: The FASEB Journal, 19(5), A973
Date: March 2005
Type: Journal Article