The National Network to Eliminate Disparities in Behavioral Health (NNED) is a network of community-based organizations focused on the mental health and substance use issues of diverse racial and ethnic communities. The NNED supports information sharing, training, and technical assistance towards the goal of promoting behavioral health equity.
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GOVERNMENT
- Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health
January 7, 2024
- Risk and Protective Factors of Family Health and Family Level Interventions
October 6, 2024
- Comprehensive Alcohol Research Centers
November 15, 2024
- Feasibility Trials of the NIH Music-based Interventions Toolkit for Brain Disorders of Aging
November 19, 2024
- Advancing Health Equity Through Interventions to Prevent and Address Housing Instability
December 13, 2024
- HEAL Initiative: JCOIN Phase II Innovation Hubs
January 22, 2025
- Lethal Means Safety Suicide Prevention Research in Healthcare and Community Settings
January 23, 2025
FOUNDATION
- Evidence for Action: Innovative Research to Advance Racial Equity
December 31, 2024
- Pioneering Ideas: Exploring the Future to Build a Culture of Health
December 31, 2024
- Innovative Research to Advance Racial Equity
December 31, 2024
- Healthy Alaska Natives Foundation Grants
December 31, 2024
- Daniel’s Fund Grants
December 31, 2024
REGIONAL
- The Block Foundation Sustainable Community Grant
December 31, 2024
- The Colorado Health Foundation Rapid Response: Advocacy Grant
December 31, 2024
- The Colorado Health Foundation Building and Bridging Connections Funding
December 31, 2024
RECENT NEWS
1 in 3 U.S. Students Experience Racism at School: It’s Affecting Mental Health
11/08/24
Students who experienced racism said their mental health also deteriorated, a new study showed. In 2023, nearly a third of high school students across the U.S. said they had experienced racism in school, which Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
Asian Health Center Tries Unconventional Approach to Counseling
11/06/24
In her first months as a community health worker, Jee Hyo Kim helped violent crime survivors access supportive services and resources. When a client with post-traumatic stress disorder sought a therapist, she linked him to one that fit his needs. She h …
LGBTQ+ Women Face Disproportionate Rates of Mental Health Issues and Barriers to Care
11/04/24
A leading national survey finds that 22% of LGBTQ+ women respondents have attempted suicide, and 66% reported seeking treatment for trauma. “The trauma burden in this community is enormous,” said Jaime Grant, one of the researchers who conducted the su …
CALENDAR
Sustained Recovery: Don’t Make Aftercare an Afterthought
11/12/24
Recovery is a process, and Family Treatment Courts (FTCs) are a time-limited acute intervention in a family’s life. FTCs must blend aftercare planning into its program design to best support parents and their children after case closure. Aftercare plan …
Safe Roads Ahead: How to Discuss Impaired Driving with Children and Teens
11/12/24
Talking to kids about impaired driving, underage drinking, alcohol, and cannabis can be tough, but it’s vital for their safety. Join Tess Rowland, a Traffic Safety Liaison, traffic crash survivor, and former National President of Mothers Against Drunk …
Addressing Risk Factors for Youth Substance Misuse on the Road to Prevention Success
11/13/24
How can we prevent substance misuse unless we understand what places kids at greater risk of misusing drugs? During this webinar on November 13, participants will explore the risk factors that place youth at greater risk of substance misuse, as identif …