Montana State University · PsychologyCenter for American Indian Health Disparities
Neha John-Henderson · Bozeman, Montana
Research Focus
Dr. Neha John-Henderson's lab focuses on understanding how trauma affects the health of American Indian communities, particularly regarding cardiovascular and mental health. By studying the Blackfeet community in Montana, the lab investigates the impact of both childhood and historical traumas on cardiometabolic disease risk. The research aims to illustrate the connections between emotional experiences and physical health outcomes, ultimately guiding future interventions to improve health disparities within these vulnerable populations.
traumacardiometabolic healthmental healthAmerican IndianBlackfeetpublic healthhealth disparitiesphysiological responsescommunity health
Research Aims
5AIM 01Investigate the impact of childhood trauma on cardiovascular health in the Blackfeet community.
AIM 02Examine the relationship between historical trauma and mental health outcomes.
AIM 03Assess the physiological responses to acute stress among American Indian adults.
AIM 04Identify biomarkers associated with cardiometabolic disease risk in trauma-affected populations.
AIM 05Contribute findings to inform future interventions targeting health disparities.
Skills the Lab Values
blood pressure measurementbiomarker analysispsychological assessmentdata collectionstress reactivity assessmentstatistical analysiscommunity-based researchcross-sectional study designparticipant recruitmentbiological sample processing
Output against the department
Publications74bottom 18% of dept.243rd of 296
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Citations2.0kbottom 19% of dept.241st of 296
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