Abstract
Health innovation involves reducing silos, bringing together interdisciplinary teams, and supporting person-centerd care, particularly for mental well-being. Indigenous youth in Newfoundland and Labrador report having poor mental health, with few options for support in their home communities. How can Integrated Youth Services and traditional modalities of healing support clinical care to improve mental health outcomes for Indigenous Youth?
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