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.
Why Are LGBTQ Youth Avoiding Sports In School? Fear Of Discrimination, Research Shows
11/26/21
“I never hated sports, but I hated how I was treated by kids and adults who played sports.” That’s how one young LGBTQ person responded to the Trevor Project’s 2021 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health when asked to describe their attitude towa …
Expert Speaks About Hispanic Suicide Rate and Mental Health
11/24/21
Carlos Galindo Elvira, the Director of Engagement and Community Partnerships for Chicanos Por La Causa, wrote about the suicide rate amongst Latinx/Hispanics and the lack of mental health resources for them. Elvira about his own suicidal ideation and h …
Student-Made Short Film Addresses Asian American Mental Health
11/22/21
In the same way that iridescent colors shift in the light, “Iridescence” is shimmering with meaning. The student-made short film, which is currently in postproduction, follows the life of an 18-year-old budding artist named Christian (Patrick Zhang) as …
Data Shows a High Rate of Suicide Among Young African American Boys
11/19/21
We all know life has taken a toll on Americans in the last 20 months. But there is a group experts say is really going through it — young, Black boys. The latest studies show there’s been an uptick in suicides in that demographic, and now, advocates ar …
MTV Entertainment Group’s Native American Heritage Month Spot Shines a Light on Mental Health
11/17/21
When MTV Entertainment Group wants to create original content surrounding marginalized communities, its creation is a hands-off approach. Instead, it relies on the members of those communities to take the lead and share authentic stories. That was the …
Native Hawaiians Grapple With the Mental Toll of the Delta Surge
11/15/21
In a normal year, psychologist Nicole Wright sees about 200 patients in her practice at the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center. Since the pandemic began, her patient load has multiplied to about 1,000. “It has been crazy,” said Wright, who also …
Eating Disorders Among Veterans Attributed to Trauma
11/15/21
Veterans’ eating disorders are associated with exposure to trauma and pressure to meet military weight and fitness requirements, said Dr. Sara Rubin, a psychiatrist who heads the Eating Disorders Program at VA Connecticut Healthcare. Also, women who ha …
The Hidden Stress of Growing Up a Child of Immigrants
11/10/21
The children of immigrants may never pass a physical border, but they still face serious barriers to accessing mental health resources in the United States. There’s the challenge of financing therapy or psychiatry and any associated medications—especia …
NNED Partner of the Month – November 2021
11/01/21
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. American Indian Resource Center, Inc., has been selected as the Partner of the Month for November in celebration of Nativ …
Combating Suicide in LGBTQ Youth Requires a Change of Mind
10/27/21
When Camlyn Giddins was a senior in college, she was struggling with severe situational anxiety. She almost dropped out and wasn’t sure if she would make it to graduation, which made her panic. She was able to graduate and now works at Encircle, a nonp …