The NNED keeps you in the know on what’s happening in behavioral health in the U.S. and around the world. Our collection of articles from multiple sources cover important headlines, recent findings, proposal calls, and more.
Veterans Affairs Launched a Suicide Help Program. 50,000 Veterans Used It.
02/02/24
VA has said that ending veteran suicide is its top clinical priority, and a White House fact sheet ahead of President Biden’s 2023 State of the Union address called suicide among veterans a “public health and national security crisis.” Nearly 50,000 ve …
Partner of the Month — February 2024
01/31/24
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. Whole Systems Learning has been selected as the Partner of the Month for February in celebration of Black History Month. …
Improving Mental Health and Well-Being Among Latino Youth
01/29/24
According to a report by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide rates for youth and young adults have increased 60% in the U.S. since 2011. We spoke with Dr. Daniel Castellanos, Founding Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education, and P …
Vice President Harris Announces New Funding for Mental Health Professionals in Schools
01/26/24
In the wake of a new report that shows the ratio of students to counselors in the nation’s public schools hit its lowest point in at least 36 years, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris recently announced an additional $285 million in funding for schools …
Finding Mental Health Care Is Difficult for Asian Americans
01/24/24
As one of the few Chinese Americans in his New York City neighborhood, Ben Chan recalled facing “all kinds of discrimination” as he grew up. The microaggressions, systemic racism, and physical and verbal violence he experienced began in elementary scho …
MIND MATTERS: Caddo Teacher Creates Mental Health App to Empower Black Community
01/22/24
Research shows that people of color are less likely to use mental health services and several barriers can contribute to that. But one local entrepreneur is working to empower the Black community.Ladonna Welch, a military spouse and Caddo Parish teache …
Tribal Mental Health Summit in Oklahoma Focuses on Suicide Prevention
01/15/24
According to the Oklahoma State Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse, there were 872 suicides in Oklahoma in 2022. More than 9% of those were identified as Native Americans. That’s the same year the new 988 suicide prevention hotline was rol …
Austin Organizations Team Up to Create New Mental Health Resource for Latino Community
01/12/24
Mental health remains a stigma in society, and especially in cultures where it is often pushed to the side or frowned upon. According to census data, there is “an increase in poor mental health” within the Hispanic community. Because of that organizati …
Behavioral Health Equity Best Practices for African Americans
01/10/24
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) Office of Behavioral Health Equity invites you to join the Behavioral Health Equity Best Practices for African Americans event on Monday, February 5 at 1:30-3:00 pm EST. This dynamic webinar is a …
‘Suicide Is a Public Health Crisis’: Native Americans Disproportionately Impacted by Suicide
01/08/24
Although preventable, suicide is a serious public health problem in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is a leading cause of death in the U.S. with 45,979 deaths in 2020. That’s about one death every …