Taking Care of Me
Q: How do you practice self-care? Practicing self-care is actually what keeps me grounded. Taking care of myself looks like prioritizing my health when I need to. Things like taking care of myself mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually and staying connected to my culture are things that help to keep me…
Answered by Sister Q
What are some hygienic practices for genitalia, especially for those that live in rural areas with no running water?
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Topics: Physical Health
What is 988?
Hey there! It’s Auntie Manda! I wanted to let you know about a new resource that you can put into your mental health toolbox. It is called 988, which is the national Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (used to be called the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). You can call or text…
Answered by Auntie Manda
What’s the deal with fentanyl?
Hey Auntie, I keep hearing a lot of scary things about fentanyl. What’s the deal? Read More
Answered by Auntie Manda
I’m a native American from Nevada. Is it possible to go to rehabs outside my state? How do I reach out for funding? I’m already known as a drug addict but I really need treatment I’m scared.
Thank you so much for writing in. Reaching out for help is something that takes strength and bravery; I’m proud of you for doing that. You are not the only one in this situation. Struggling with addiction is scary, and it’s made even scarier when the people around you don’t…
Answered by Uncle Paige
I am a tribal member of the Cherokee nation. I work for the federal government. I do not want to get the Covid Vaccine because I believe it the dividing the of the two trails in the Hopi Prophecy. I want to get a religious exemption but where would I get that since my religion is traditional first nation?
Hi there! Thanks for writing in. This pandemic and the responses to it have certainly brought a lot of complexity into the mix, especially now that some organizations are requiring their employees to get vaccinated. Here’s what I could find on religious exemptions: The right to request a religious exemption…
Answered by Auntie Manda
what is the number one cause of death in youth?
Hey there! Thanks for writing in. I’m guessing you might be doing a school project. In any case, I’m happy to help! Here what I could find: Among AI/AN ages 1 – 19 years, the four leading causes of death in rank order are unintentional injuries, suicide, homicide, and cancer.…
Answered by Auntie Manda
Ok so, right now there are two major variants in the United States
Hey y’all, it’s Auntie Jane and I wanna talk to you about the current state of corona. Ok so, right now there are two major variants in the United States: our old friend Delta and their new bestie, Omicron. At this point in time we know that delta spreads easily…
I’m looking for new ways to spend Thankstaking…any suggestions?
A lot of us are thinking about new ways we can redefine while recognizing the myth of Thanksgiving. First, however you decide to celebrate is okay. It’s up to you! I did ask some of the “Ask Your Relative” team what they will doing and they told me: Going to…
Answered by Auntie Manda