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.
White Youth Are More Likely to Receive Treatment for Drug Abuse than Youth of Color, Though Treatment Is Rare for Both Groups
04/19/19
Only a small percentage of youth who report pain reliever (including opioid) abuse or dependence receive addiction treatment, and youth of color are significantly less likely to receive treatment than their white peers. According to Child Trends’ analy …
Developing a Way to Bring Health Programs to Communities With Limited Resources
04/16/19
More than 20 years ago, Anna María Nápoles, Ph.D., M.P.H., was working in the San Francisco area on a program to promote breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening in Hispanic/Latino communities. The program helped Hispanics/Latinos get cancer s …
This Black Vietnam Veteran Had PTSD for Years Without Knowing
04/11/19
As Tucker Smallwood explains, when Vietnamveterans returned home, oftentimes they were met with the words “baby killer” and “cry baby.” Those unwelcoming sentiments only added to the severe psychological trauma that many of them were coming back with. …
Workplace Environment Matters: Strategies to Support and Retain Behavioral Health Staff Providing Services to Diverse Ethnic and Racial Populations
04/11/19
When behavioral health organizations create environments that are diverse, inclusive, and equitable, staff are more likely to feel valued, experience a sense of belonging, and want to stay. Creating this kind of work environment often involves examinin …
Countering the Stigma of Mental Health in Chicago’s Immigrant Communities
04/08/19
Even under the best of circumstances, it’s challenging for immigrants to adjust to a new life in a new country. And when immigrants have fled countries roiled by violence and war, the upheaval and stress in their lives is even more profound. Among refu …
Meth Users and Families Go Online for Support, Sobriety
04/04/19
Jameil White started drinking alcohol when she was 13 years old. By 17, her substance use – a way to cope with her mental health issues and childhood trauma – had transitioned to methamphetamine and other drugs. “Once you become addicted to (meth), tha …
NNED Partner of the Month – April 2019
04/02/19
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects an organization to highlight once a month. Springboard To Opportunities has been selected as the Partner of the Month for April in honor of Minority Health Month and in ce …
Suicide Prevention Conference in April to Address Rising Rates in Hawaii
04/01/19
The state Health Department announced Monday that the “Prevent Suicide Hawaii Statewide Conference: Hope, Help, Healing” will be held on April 11 and 12 at the Ala Moana Hotel. The state Health Department, in partnership with Emergency Medica …
Preventing Long-Term Anger and Aggression in Youth (PLAAY) Program Teaches Coping Skills
03/29/19
The Binghamton City School Districts’ new after-school program looks to decrease aggressive behavior through sports and academics. Preventing Long-Term Anger and Aggression in Youth or PLAAY Program, works to teach students valuable coping skills and i …
Gender Identity as a Foundation for Health
03/29/19
Often, symptoms of the trauma of gender dysphoria need to be lessened before substance use can be treated for transgender and queer people. People with gender dysphoria experience an onslaught of trauma. First, there’s the turbulence and discomfort cau …