Chariti

Indigenous youth and Heroin addiction Welcome to today's scenario. We will be using a virtual patient to explore some issues in mental health communications. This case will work best if you treat this virtual patient as you would a real patient. This case study includes content related to mental illness and addictions. Sometimes these discussions can trigger personal experiences. If you need support please reach out to your family, physician, local distress center, or if this is an emergency please go to your local emergency department. Chariti is a 15-year-old female who is currently living in a group home and is not attending school. Chariti has an ACE score of 10/10. Chariti grew up on the Siksika reserve with her parents and younger sister. Chariti’s parents are 60’s scoop survivors. Chariti’s 12-year-old sister Angel went missing 18 months ago and is presumed to be murdered. Chariti has also lost 10 community members this year to vio