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.
Mental Health While Combating Systemic Racism and Social Injustice
07/02/20
It’s not exactly surprising that watching countless race-fueled, unjust murders is bad for your mental health. “The murders of black people at the hands of police—and the constant cycling of imagery that shows these deaths—amplifies our anxiety and dis …
NNED Partner of the Month – July 2020
07/01/20
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. A Pause 4 The Cause, Inc. has been selected as the Partner of the Month for July in celebration of National Minority Men …
How to Address Minority Health Inequities Exposed During Covid-19
06/30/20
The demonstrations against racial inequalities currently sweeping the globe, along with the continual spread of the coronavirus across the world, is shining a spotlight on an already serious problem the public health community has been fighting for yea …
Mental Health Care Access Low Among Asian Americans
06/25/20
Disparities in mental health care access between Asian American and white patients are not completely accounted for by lower rates of perceived need among Asian American patients, according to results published in Psychiatry Services. …
The Coronavirus Doesn’t Need a Visa: COVID-19’s Effect on Immigrant Populations
06/23/20
The implications of the coronavirus are far-reaching and will particularly impact some of our most vulnerable communities, like the elderly and those with underlying health conditions. Add to this list: immigrants, both documented and undocumented. Doc …
Native American Tribe Plans to Build an Opioid Treatment Center, But Neighbors Protest
06/18/20
One morning last year, Brent Simcosky stepped out of a pickup truck in the middle of a sprawling field off Highway 101, stood in grass that brushed his knees and imagined an oasis from the scourge of opioids. The epidemic had struck particularly hard h …
COVID-19 Pandemic is Straining Low-Income and Hispanic Families in Abilities to Afford Basic Needs
06/16/20
As it confronts the COVID-19 pandemic, the US faces what could be its worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. A successful government response to the economic consequences of the pandemic is critical for sustaining families’ health and well-b …
Taking on the “Perfect Storm”: Faith-based Organizations and Partnerships Address Critical Behavioral Health Needs in Communities of Color
06/11/20
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. This July, communities are facing the “perfect storm” of crises that are deepening the disparities in mental health and wellbeing. The current COVID-19 pandemic, economic crisis, behavioral healt …
LGBTQ College Students Need Mental Health Support
06/09/20
Weeks ago, college campuses around the country started closing their doors to curb the spread of the coronavirus. And it’s unlikely that the weeks and months to come will bring an end to both the pandemic, and the difficulties faced …
NNED Partner of the Month – June 2020
06/02/20
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. Montrose Center, has been selected as the Partner of the Month for June in celebration of Pride Month. The Montrose Cente …