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.
‘Dismayed, but Not Surprised:’ Health Gap Between Urban and Rural America Is on the Rise
10/21/24
When Janice Probst read a report released in March by the federal Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service confirming that the health disparities gap between rural and urban Americans is widening, substantially, she was dismayed but not su …
Nursing Aides Plagued by PTSD After ‘Nightmare’ COVID Conditions, With Little Help
10/18/24
COVID killed more than 3,600 U.S. health care workers in the first year of the pandemic. It left many more with physical and mental illnesses — and a gutting sense of abandonment. What workers experienced has been detailed in state investigations, surv …
Partner of the Month – December
10/17/24
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. Caribbean Women’s Health Association (CWHA) is the NNED Partner of the Month for December in observance for HIV/AIDS Awar …
Partner of the Month – November
10/17/24
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. Native American Health Center is the NNED Partner of the Month for November in observance of Native American Heritage Mon …
How Do You Help Young Afghan Refugees Heal? A New Program in Maine Offers a Way
10/16/24
Research shows that when people fleeing violence and persecution resettle in a new country as refugees, the toll of the trauma they’ve been through can haunt them for a long time. Children are especially vulnerable. The toxic mix of past traumas and th …
Connecting the Dots: Unifying Service Silos to Promote a More Equitable System of Care
10/14/24
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Office of Behavioral Health Equity (OBHE) invites you to join us for a webinar that will explore breaking down service silos to increase service access for people who use drugs and …
Demand for Bilingual Spanish Health Care Services Is Growing — Can Utah Keep Up?
10/14/24
Medical facilities are required by federal law to provide free interpreter services by qualified professionals, but most patients prefer having a Spanish-speaking provider who fully comprehends the nuances. Latino Behavioral Health Services, a nonprofi …
Waianae Care Providers Want More Funding For Mental Health Programs
10/11/24
Health care providers in Waianae are calling for more resources to expand their services for a community shaken by high rates of gun violence in the last several years. Government support and funding has remained stagnant for at least a decade while fu …
Conversion Practices Linked to Depression, PTSD and Suicide Thoughts in LGBTQIA+ Adults
10/09/24
Structured attempts to change an LGBTQIA+ person’s sexual orientation or gender identity — a practice commonly called “conversion therapy” — is linked to greater symptoms of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and suicidality, according to a stu …
Biden-Harris Administration Awards More than $1.5 Billion in State and Tribal Opioid Response Grants to Advance the President’s Unity Agenda for the Nation
10/07/24
The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), announced more than $1.5 billion in awards for fiscal year 2024 State Opioid Response ( …