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.
Hidden Mental Health Challenges of the Undocumented Chinese
05/29/24
When talking about undocumented immigrants, people often envision a group of people crossing borders, piling into border patrol buses and scattering and fading from sight. For these immigrants, however, the trauma of crossing borders can strain their m …
Partner of the Month – June
05/29/24
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation has been selected as the Partner of the Month for June in celebration of Pride Month. So …
‘Mi Casa Es Tu Casa’: This Utah Clinic Wants to Help Latinos Break Mental Health Stigmas
05/27/24
A 2021 national survey showed only 36% of Hispanic and Latino Americans received mental health treatment. Compare that to 52% of non-Hispanic whites. In Utah, Latina women are less likely to report poor mental health or get diagnosed. That’s from a 202 …
Climate Feature: Restoring a Royal Hawaiian Fishpond Promotes Mental Health and Wellbeing
05/24/24
The shores of Pearl Harbor were once lined with nearly two dozen rock-walled fishponds, some so old that they were believed to be built by the gods. The structures became a symbol of Native Hawaiian ingenuity and provided an environmentally sustainable …
As Mental Health Issues Plague Asian American Communities, Some Fight Silence Around Issue
05/22/24
As the global emergency surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic ended last year, directors at Self-Help for the Elderly, an agency serving San Francisco’s Asian American community, figured seniors would emerge from their seclusion and return to social activi …
Healthcare Discrimination Disproportionately Harms LGBTQ+ Patients’ Mental Health
05/20/24
LGBTQ+ adults are twice as likely as non-LGBTQ+ adults to report negative experiences while receiving health care, according to recently released findings from The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), a non-partisan organization focused on health p …
Culture-Responsive Care Addresses Mental Health Disparities in Tribal Communities
05/17/24
Carolina Indian Circle hosts healing circles once or twice every semester, giving Native American students a medium to discuss tragedies or triumphs, academics or relationships — or anything that comes to mind. Alicia Freeman, the Mental Health First A …
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $46.8 Million in Behavioral Health Funding Opportunities to Advance President Biden’s Unity Agenda as Part of May Mental Health Awareness Month
05/15/24
Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), announced $46.8 million in notices of funding opportunities to promote youth mental health, grow the behavior …
Birmingham Therapists Share Importance of Mental Health Wellness for Black Women
05/15/24
Dr. Nadia Richardson-Johnson is a professor, diversity consultant as well as Founder and CEO of the Black Women’s Mental Health Institute (BWMHI). She serves with a personal understanding of what mental health patients battle. Johnson’s been vocal and …
Filling a Gap in Comprehensive Care for Adults With Disabilities
05/13/24
New Jersey’s development of the START (Systemic, Therapeutic, Assessment, Resources, and Treatment) program is similar to efforts made in other states including California, New York and North Carolina. Additionally, the National Center for START Servic …