Jus Crea Giammarino, ND – Land & Food Sovereignty for Indigenous Peoples of the Northeast: Impacts of Nutrition for Substance Use & Mental Health Disorders
Native Americans experience higher rates of mental illness, including depression, suicide, and substance use disorders, than any other population in the United States. These health disparities directly correlate with the consequences of colonization, such as the loss of land and food sovereignty. We will explore the impacts of nutrition on mental health and substance use disorders, reviewing relevant research. Additionally, we will cover nutrition, supplementation, plant medicines, and other holistic modalities as potential interventions.
BIO: Dr. Jus Crea, drawing from her Penobscot heritage and Native American spirituality, blends ancestral wisdom with modern medicine. She holds a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the University of Bridgeport and a BS in Ethnobotany and Holistic Health from UMass, Amherst. With expertise in healing, ethnobotany, midwifery, and environmental medicine, she has taught at Springfield College and STCC. Dr. Jus Crea practices Naturopathic Family Medicine at The Integrative Health Group in Springfield, MA, infusing her work with Wabanaki traditions and cultural healing practices.
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