Are there differences in PTSD symptoms in American Indian populations?
There are so many American Indian tribes in the US and nearly every tribe has different creation stories, dances, language, and customs. On top of these vast differences among tribes there are also individual differences among American Indian people. Some American Indians have lived in reservation communities for their entire life, while others were raised in more urban areas. Additionally, some American Indians follow their traditional customs more closely than others. Given all of these differences it is impossible to lump all American Indians into one category and say that what holds true for one tribe also holds true for another tribe. Nevertheless, across multiple tribes there are some factors that should be considered in the cause of PTSD symptoms.
