The NNED keeps you in the know on what’s happening in behavioral health equity in the U.S. and around the world. Our collection of articles from multiple sources cover important headlines, recent findings, proposal calls, and more.
What Role Does Hispanic Culture Play in Depression?
09/15/21
Mental health conditions exist within all populations. However, certain factors may increase their prevalence in Hispanic communities. Some elements of Hispanic culture may prevent or exacerbate symptoms of depression. Additionally, barriers may exist …
Asian American Olympians Face Racism at Home
09/13/21
Asian American Olympians representing the United States are competing for gold in Tokyo as Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are targets of violence and bigotry back home. Advocates say the anti-Asian hate is taking a mental health toll on Asian Am …
Reducing Mental Illness Stigma in Minority Communities
09/10/21
The following blog was authored by Drew Hickman, BS; Fulvia Camargo; Shayla C. Anderson, MPH, CHES; and Mary Roary, PhD, MBA at the SAMHSA Office of Behavioral Health Equity (OBHE). As we observe National Suicide Prevention Month and strive to improve …
For Tribal Members in Oklahoma, Medicaid Expansion Improves Access to Mental Health Care
09/08/21
In July, Oklahoma expanded free Medicaid coverage to an additional 200,000 low-income adults, including many tribal members, after voters passed a ballot initiative compelling the state to do so. “They’ve had to choose between getting the specialty hea …
Mental Health: Elevating Voices to Fight Stigma and Build Trust
09/06/21
The COVID-19 pandemic, racial unrest, and police brutality over the past year-plus have all contributed to increased reports of anxiety and depression in the United States. The trauma experienced as a result of these tumultuous events has elevated conv …
As Teens Return to School, Some Still Navigate Mental Health Issues
09/03/21
In the past year, teenagers watched major milestones evaporate before their eyes, while also missing out on all the small moments that make the teen years unique. Mental health professionals said teens are particularly vulnerable to emotional instabili …
A Paradise for Mental Health Still Sees COVID-19 Challenges
09/01/21
For Robin Miyamoto, a clinical psychologist in urban Honolulu County, Hawaii, the past year marked the hardest she’s ever worked. Telehealth, which she made use of during the COVID-19 pandemic, let her still reach clients in the absence of in-person vi …
50-Year War on Drugs Imprisoned Millions of Black Americans
09/01/21
Fifty years ago this summer, President Richard Nixon declared a war on drugs. Today, with the U.S. mired in a deadly opioid epidemic that did not abate during the coronavirus pandemic’s worst days, it is questionable whether anyone won the war. Yet the …
More Needed to Reach Black, Indigenous, and People of Color with Mental Health Services
09/01/21
The importance of cultural responsiveness in serving the mental health and wellness needs of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) youth, and current mental health trends in a post-COVID-19, reopening world were key themes of the Community All …
NNED Partner of the Month – September 2021
09/01/21
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. Yakama Nation Behavioral Health Services, has been selected as the Partner of the Month for September in honor …