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.
NNED Partner of the Month — February 2023
02/01/23
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. Center for Holistic Development, Inc. has been selected as the Partner of the Month for February in celebration of Black …
What Black History Month Means for Mental Health
02/01/23
Each year during the month of February, we recognize and celebrate Black History Month. This is an important time to acknowledge the role African Americans have played in the United States throughout history (and present) and to recognize and celebrate …
Resources Amidst Recent Mass Shootings
02/01/23
Just days after the tragedy in Monterey Park, we are shocked and extremely saddened to learn of the mass shooting in Half Moon Bay. We mourn the loss and injury of all the victims and those who have been touched by this tragedy. The Lunar New Year is a …
Untreated Mental Illness Leads to Worse Outcomes for Minorities
01/30/23
Racial and ethnic minorities with untreated mental illnesses are more likely to have experienced poverty, have been unemployed, and/or experienced incarceration during the past year, according to a paper published in the Journal of Racial and Ethnic He …
The Mental Health Hurdles People in the LGBTQ+ Community Must Overcome
01/27/23
Mental illness is common in the United States, with nearly 20% of adults living with some type of mental illness, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. It is even more common among the LGBTQ+ community, with over 39% of people who ident …
It Takes a Village: Addressing Behavioral Health Disparities in the Black Community
01/26/23
In honor of Black History Month, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is hosting a virtual roundtable featuring speakers with lived experience, community leaders, and practitioners to discuss behavioral health challeng …
Mass Shootings Compound Loss Felt by Marginalized Groups
01/25/23
After mass shootings, the loss felt by marginalized groups already facing discrimination is compounded. Some public health experts say the risk for mental health issues is greater for these groups — communities of color and the lesbian, gay, bisexual a …
Veterans in Suicidal Crisis Can Now Seek Care at No Cost
01/23/23
Veterans who are in a suicidal crisis can now seek emergency care at any medical facility at no cost to them. Starting Tuesday, veterans will have free access to inpatient care or crisis residential care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to …
New Initiative Takes Aim at Mental Health Crisis Among Refugees
01/20/23
U.S. troops’ chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan is something Hogai Nassery has been confronted by long after August 2021, when the last plane took off from Kabul, marking the end of the U.S.’ longest war. Starting last year, Nassery has supported Afgh …
Town Hall Highlights Barriers Hispanics Face in Mental Health Care
01/18/23
Poverty, language, immigration status, acculturation, and a lack of cultural competency among some mental health providers are just some of the reasons the nonprofit NAMI said Hispanic and Latin Americans aren’t able to get the care they need. Then, th …