Cultural adaptation of an appropriate tool for mental health among Kanien'kehá:ka: a participatory action project based on the Growth and Empowerment Measure.

We present a cultural adaptation of the Growth and Empowerment Measure (GEM) from the Kanien'kehá:ka people of Quebec (Canada). Our aim was to develop a culturally competent and safe tool to assess and promote well-being among this population. We followed a qualitative, collaborative, and participatory method that sought to benefit Indigenous participants and communities, while honouring their culture and philosophies.

Depression or resilience? A participatory study to identify an appropriate assessment tool with Kanien'kéha (Mohawk) and Inuit in Quebec.

Purpose: We present a study on selection of a psychometric scale to be clinically used among Indigenous people with depression. Our aim was to select a psychometric tool for cultural adaptation with Mohawk and Inuit in Quebec.

Methods: We selected three depression scales and three protective factor scales based on: strong validity for psychometric properties, evidence for good psychometric qualities across translations, avoidance of cognitively complex sentences, brevity, and clarity.