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.
Confronting Mental Health Barriers in the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community
01/10/24
Anti-Asian rhetoric and incidents have been on the rise in recent years, spurred on by the COVID-19 pandemic. These types of events reinforce trauma and fear within the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community and have profound effects on m …
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 …
Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Action to Increase Naloxone Access in Federal Facilities Across the Nation
01/05/24
In support of President Biden’s Unity Agenda efforts to beat the overdose epidemic, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the General Services Administration (GSA) announced new guidance recommending that all federal facilities acr …
Black Community Leaders and Health Care Professionals Discuss Mental Health Strategies
01/03/24
Black mental health professionals, community leaders and members of the African diaspora came together in Philadelphia, PA for a discussion of mental health in the Black community. The event was hosted by the 988 Diaspora Campaign in partnership with s …
Partner of the Month – January 2024
01/01/24
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. Counseling in Schools has been selected as the Partner of the Month for January. Counseling In Schools is supporting the …
The Keys to Prioritizing Workers’ Mental Well-being
12/29/23
Employer investment in the well-being of their workforce is essential because mental health is a fundamental part of our overall wellness. Naturally, challenges may arise in the workplace. Investing in the mental well-being of employees can help them i …
Frailty and Suicide Risk Among Older Adult Veterans
12/27/23
A recent study found frailty was associated with suicide attempt risk among U.S. veterans ages 65 and older. Study participants were 2,858,876 veterans (mean age 75.4) who received care at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers from O …
Thousands of Afghans Suffer From PTSD — Advocates Are Trying to Find Culturally Competent Ways to Help
12/22/23
Chinar Sedeqi, his wife and his three children were among the around 80,000 Afghans who braved gunfire and explosions to get to the Kabul airport in August of 2021 and get out of a country that was no longer safe for them. “When the government of Afgha …
Maui Wildfires Lead To Dire Mental Health Crisis in Lahaina
12/15/23
More than two months after a ferocious wildfire burned his West Maui community to the ground, killing at least 97 people, survivors say the trauma is as real now as the day it sent hundreds of people fleeing for their lives as flames chewed through the …