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.
Addressing Racial Health Disparities In The COVID-19 Pandemic: Immediate And Long-Term Policy Solutions
08/10/20
The devastating impact of COVID-19 is apparent, with nearly three million confirmed cases and more than 131,000 deaths in the US. Among those affected, communities of color bear the brunt of the pandemic. Health disparities in the COVID-19 crisis call …
NNED Partner of the Month – August 2020
08/06/20
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. Change Happens! has been selected as the Partner of the Month for August. Change Happens!, formerly known as Families Und …
The Drug Overdose Epidemic Affects All Communities
08/04/20
In the last few decades, the drug overdose epidemic has worsened dramatically. The number of deaths from drug overdoses has skyrocketed, particularly among White people and people who live in rural areas. This aspect of the epidemic has gotten a lot of …
School Discipline is Racially Biased and Increases Misbehavior
07/31/20
A new study, published in American Psychologist, examines the impact of official infractions given for minor misconduct, or minor infractions, on students in the American school system. Researchers found that minor infractions negatively impact adolesc …
Black and Latinx Gay and Bi Men Are Less Likely to Use PrEP
07/29/20
Most gay and bisexual men of all racial and ethnic groups are now aware of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent HIV, but Black and Latino men are less likely than white men to have discussed PrEP with a health care provider and to have used it wi …
Suicide Rate For Native American Women Is Up 139%
07/23/20
The US suicide rate is up 33% since 1999, but for Native American women and men, the increase is even greater: 139% and 71%, respectively, according to an analysis out this week from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for …
Colorado Wants to Ensure Coronavirus Won’t Affect Low-Income, Minority Communities Disproportionately
07/21/20
As the first cases of coronavirus arrive in the state, Colorado health and social services officials say they are striving to make sure lower-income residents and people of color are not disproportionately impacted by the illness and potential economic …
Ways to Help Children Who Suffer From Mental Health Conditions
07/16/20
The statistics are sobering. Rates of depression, anxiety and suicide among teens are on the rise, and by the time children reach the age of 17, more than 70 percent will have experienced at least one traumatic event, such as physical or sexual abuse o …
It’s Not Getting Better for Queer Kids
07/14/20
Despite decades of progress on cultural visibility and political rights, queer youth are still killing themselves at alarming rates. According to a study by The Trevor Project, an LGBTQ suicide prevention organization, lesbian, gay and bisexual young a …
Immigrants in LA Create Mental Health Nonprofit Focused on Community Well-being
07/09/20
While lawmakers across the U.S. fiercely debate the implementation of mental health programs, a group of African immigrants in Los Angeles has created culturally relevant mental and public health assistance for their own communities. The African Commun …