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July 27, 2026Journal of Public Child Welfare

Mental health and psychosocial conditions affecting the wellbeing of Indigenous children involved in child protection services: a scoping review

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ADAnika DirkAEAmanda R. ErvinHOHannah Odekina

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Overview

Scoping review identifies health outcomes and trauma factors impacting Indigenous children's wellbeing, suggesting policy improvements.

Key Points

  • The review aims to summarize the mental health and psychosocial conditions affecting Indigenous children in child protection services.
  • Scoping review of 28 sources published between 1990 and 2022 across four settler colonial nations.
  • Analysis of themes including health outcomes, intergenerational trauma, and structural determinants.
  • Recommendations for policy and practice improvements were developed based on findings.
  • Identified key themes such as Health and Wellness Outcomes and Families and Intergenerational Trauma.
  • Highlighted the need for culturally appropriate services and family involvement in decision-making.
  • Noted significant research gaps including Indigenous-led methodologies and the recognition of spiritual needs.

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Dirk et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a67007840bca442e0d4a23ehttps://doi.org/10.1080/15548732.2026.2703266
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