Biography:
Rhonda Herman is a community member of La Loche, Saskatchewan, Canada. Rhonda grew up in an abusive environment, causing mental trauma at a young age. She left her community, moving to the city at the young age of 17 where she completed her grade 12 education and gained employment. Rhonda took on life skill courses and training to help her understand the nature of her traumatic experiences. In 2019, Rhonda moved back home to La Loche to raise her children. Rhonda’s lived experiences have led her to seek new and innovative approaches to mental health care that challenge established practices through research.
Title : Sekwha: A community-based research approach to virtual mental health supports for Indigenous youth