National Network to Eliminate Disparities in Behavioral Health (NNED) | Behavioral health equity, information sharing and support

Announcing: NNED Virtual Roundtable on the Impacts of Opioids in Diverse Communities

Apr 03, 2018

On Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (EST), the NNED is hosting a Virtual Roundtable: Voices from the Field, the Impact of Opioid Addiction in Diverse Communities.

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NNED Partner of the Month

Apr 01, 2018

Catholic Charities of Oregon has been selected as the Partner of the Month for April in celebration of Women's History Month. TWU supports and empowers indigenous women, families, and communities to overcome adversity and embrace their cultural identities.

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Germany Turns Refugees into Mental Health Counsellors for Their Peers

Mar 30, 2018

Project counters lack of mental health care by helping migrants to teach coping skills and offering asylum seekers a listening ear.

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Alaskan Native Health Center Listened to Community’s Needs, Integrated Mental and Physical Care

Mar 26, 2018

In part because of their Alaska Native heritage, with a high value on spiritual health, the leaders of the Southcentral Foundation recognized decades ago that behavioral health is tightly linked with bodily health.

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Therapy Dogs Help Students Cope with Trauma, Reduce Stress, Anxiety and Improve School Attendance

Mar 23, 2018

Research has shown therapy dogs can reduce stress and provide a sense of connection in difficult situations. Animal assisted therapy can teach empathy and appropriate interpersonal skills, help individuals develop social skills, and more...

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