Healing the next generation: native american program aims to break cycle of trauma and suicide

NCT ID NCT04201184

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a program called Wakȟáŋyeža (Little Holy One) with 124 Native American caregivers and their 2-to-5-year-old children on a Northern Plains reservation. The goal was to reduce trauma and stress in parents, improve parenting skills, and boost children's emotional and behavioral development to lower their future risk for suicide and substance use. The program was culturally adapted and delivered in the community.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Psychological Trauma Suicide

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fort Peck Tribal Head Start

    Poplar, Montana, 59255, United States