The study is a process of detailed interviews that allow the team to develop an understanding of someone’s entire life story. For this reason, some participants might be interviewed more than once. This study is unique in that it will give the team a much better understanding of the factors contributing to one of Nunavut’s most urgent social problems – its high suicide rate. The only way we can learn more is if many Nunavummiut agree to participate.

Why study sleep in relation to ADHD?  

Are people with a mental health problem violent?

Yes. The progress of the study will be reviewed in a quarterly newsletter and on this website. The conclusions of the study will be distributed widely throughout Nunavut, with a particular focus on our partner organizations and to the Nunavummiut who agreed to be interviewed.  

Can Anorexia be partially caused by genetic factors?

Funding for this study has been provided by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, a granting agency of the Government of Canada.  

Is there a possible passive vaccine for Alzheimer's? (Antibodies directed against the protein found in the senile plaque)

Yes. The Isaksimagit Inuusirmi Katujjiqatigiit (‘Embrace Life Council’), the Government of Nunavut, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and the Chief Coroner of Nunavut all strongly support this study.  

What causes anxiety in children? What kinds of stress or anxiety do children have?

Do you have suggestions for a person who has a narcissistic parent and a borderline spouse?