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Why are Hawaiians so mentally ill?
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Hawaiians, and Indigenous people in general, are at higher risk of developing mental illness due to the impacts of colonization, historical trauma and genocide. These stressors have been linked to higher rates of traumatic stress disorders such as PTSD, increased levels of poverty, substance abuse and poor access to mental health services. These issues combined have created an environment in which many Hawaiian individuals are suffering from untreated mental illness.