In a study of the Cree Indians of James Bay, Kirmayer and his colleagues (2000)found the following to be protective factor(s)against mental illness:
A)Sending more time "in the bush."
B)Spending more time with children of various ethnic origins.
C)Having aspirations to pursue a career outside of the Cree community.
D)To be politically active within the larger community.

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Spending more time "in the bush" or spending time in nature was found to be a protective factor against mental illness in the Cree Indians of James Bay study. This is likely due to the importance of traditional activities and the cultural practices of the Cree people that are often conducted in natural environments.

In a Study of the Cree Indians of James Bay