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.
Blacks, and Latinxs Get Less Mental Health Care
09/24/20
In her years as a mental health practitioner, Kyaien Conner saw a system that fell short for people of color. Most of her clients were white, even though she worked at mental health agencies in communities of color. And the tools used for diagnosis had …
Hawaii Receives Grant to Address Severe Meth Use Problem
09/22/20
Drug and alcohol use, mental health conditions, unemployment, and homeless are just some of the public health crises that have amplified amid the pandemic. Hawaii was already facing many of these prior to the outbreak and has witnessed a sharp increase …
Native American Behavioral Health Focus of New Mexico
09/18/20
The New Mexico Indian Affairs Department announced Friday their partnership with Harvard University to conduct research on both behavioral health and sacred sites issues impacting New Mexico’s Nations, Tribes, and Pueblos. The NMIAD conducted two resea …
Latinx Americans Face Greater Mental Health, Economic Challenges From COVID-19
09/15/20
A new survey from the Commonwealth Fund reveals the disparate impacts of COVID-19 on Black and Latinx people, women, and people with low incomes during the early months of the pandemic. The pandemic has shined a light on existing inequities in the Unit …
Cambodian American Mental Health Data Show Need for Culturally Sensitive Programs
09/11/20
A community wellness program is demonstrating the benefits of culturally sensitive mental health care for Cambodian Americans, a group that has struggled to benefit from mainstream services. Thanks to in-language workshops about mental health and cultu …
Fewer Black Teens Seek Treatment For Depression, Than White Counterparts
09/07/20
Black youth in the U.S. experience more illness, poverty, and discrimination than their White counterparts. These issues put them at higher risk for depression and other mental health problems. Yet Black youth are less likely to seek treatment. About 9 …
NNED Partner of the Month – September 2020
09/03/20
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. Alianza Para Una Comunidad Libre de Drogas has been selected as the Partner of the Month for September to honor National …
COVID-19 Pandemic Resources
09/01/20
During this coronavirus pandemic, the NNED wants to ensure that its members are informed about federal financial support programs for individuals and small businesses that may be economically impacted, upcoming events in regards to COVID-19, and t …
Back to School Resources
09/01/20
It’s that time of the year when children begin returning to school. However, this year comes with uncertainty as schools reopen for in-person learning, remote learning, and hybrid models. As such, the NNED is sharing articles, resources, …
Breaking Barriers to Quality Mental Health Care for LGBTQ Youth
08/28/20
LGBT+ youth face major barriers getting mental health care despite being at higher risk of depression, self-harm and even suicide. Overall, more than half (54%) of LGBT+ youths who wanted mental health care in the past year couldn’t get it. A new repor …