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Reconnecting Roots: The Role Of Nature And Culture In Community-Based Design, Ben Audinet
Reconnecting Roots: The Role Of Nature And Culture In Community-Based Design, Ben Audinet
Bachelor of Architecture Theses - 5th Year
Mental health is a growing challenge in today’s world despite being a critical component of well-being. One in five adults in the U.S. experience some form of mental health issues. Among that population, Native Americans suffer disproportionately with higher rates of depression, suicide, drug overdose, and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE). These disparities faced by the Indigenous population stem from several factors—historical trauma, social and economic inequalities, and cultural disconnect. Despite modern treatments for mental health, many individuals—both indigenous and non-indigenous—continue to struggle.
Nature and the environment are a core part of Native American culture, bringing together communities. While exposure to …