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.
Partner of the Month – December 2023
12/01/23
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. Philio Inc DBA New Concepts has been selected as the Partner of the Month for December. Philio Inc DBA New Concepts (New …
Practitioners Speak on Mental Health Care For Asian American Pacific Islanders
11/29/23
Mental health practitioners vocalized the importance of culturally informed care at the Asian American Pacific Islander mental health panel on November 3 at UNC Asheville. “One of the big things I think people should take away from this is the Asian Am …
Why Every Parent Needs to Be a Mental Health First Aider
11/27/23
Research has found that one in five adolescents (between ages 12-18) will suffer from at least one diagnosable mental health disorder. In addition to that, suicide is the second leading cause of death among people ages 10-14, and the third leading caus …
Mental Wellness Empowers Tribal Communities and Indigenous Peoples
11/24/23
Adolescence is a powerful time when individuals are discovering their identities. A recent study found that Indigenous youth were likely to experience more adverse childhood events in adolescence compared to youth of other races. Although many of us ma …
How Racism Affects the Mental Health of Black Youth
11/22/23
On Sept. 25, 2023, the Biden-Harris administration announced that it will be investing some $200 million in the youth mental health crisis. Since youth mental health was declared a national emergency in 2021, multiple experts, including the U.S. Surgeo …
Mental Health Crisis Among Latinos Prompts Push for Accessible Treatment
11/20/23
Amid growing concerns over mental health among Latinos is a new push by counselors, celebrities, and influencers to provide access to treatment and create safe conversations within communities. According to data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Heal …
The Healing Power of Native American Culture Is Inspiring Psychologists to Embrace Cultural Humility
11/17/23
The COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement have raised consciousness about the country’s persistent health inequities, but one group is often overlooked in efforts to reduce these disparities: American Indian and Alaska Native people. Da …
Ambitious New Campaign Aims to Reduce Veteran Suicide Rate by Half
11/15/23
Every day, Andre Rush, a retired Army officer and former White House chef, does 2,222 pushups. And every day, he thinks about what that number symbolizes: a tribute to the military veterans who die daily from suicide. Rush’s ritual is more than just a …
Managing the Ups and Downs of Motherhood
11/13/23
Ellisa Edeyaoch shared her struggles with pain, fatigue, illness, social isolation and mental health during her pregnancy were all worth it when she saw her newborn son, Elijah, for the first time. “No matter how hard it was for me and how unprepared I …
Learn More About SAMHSA Grants by Becoming a Grant Reviewer!
11/07/23
SAMHSA’s mission is to lead public health and service delivery efforts that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and provide treatments and supports to foster recovery while ensuring equitable access and better outcomes. The Division of Gra …