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.
Grant Aims to Elevate Latinx Behavioral Health Care in Rhode Island
08/04/23
Rhode Island College’s (RIC) School of Social Work has been awarded a four-year U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration grant bringing in $650,000 in the first year with a possibility of renewal for another three years, totaling $2.6 millio …
NNED and SAMHSA Join Partners at WHIAANHPI Mental Health Summit
08/03/23
On July 20, the Biden-Harris Administration hosted its inaugural Mental Health Summit focused on improving equity and access to behavioral health care for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. The White House Initi …
Substance Abuse Is Climbing Among Seniors
08/02/23
When Dr. Benjamin Han, a geriatrician and addiction medicine specialist, meets new patients at the School of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego, he talks with them about the usual health issues that older adults face: chronic condition …
Partner of the Month — August 2023
08/01/23
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. The Happier Life Project has been selected as the Partner of the Month for August. The Happier Life Project is a Recovery …
Talk Therapy Falls Short for Many Asian Americans — They’ve Turned To Centuries-Old Alternatives
07/31/23
Twice a week, dozens of mostly Chinese immigrant older communities head to a tai chi class in South Brooklyn, New York, so they can flow along to the art form’s steady movements while dedicating a deep focus to every breath, every muscle. Tai chi class …
Black Therapists Speak On Burnout
07/28/23
With millions of Americans seeking mental health care, we often forget therapists are humans, too. They are used to hearing about trauma, death, and life struggles but are not immune to facing those same challenges. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the in …
HHS Website Helps People Find Support for Issues with Mental Health, Drugs, or Alcohol
07/26/23
As part of continuing efforts by the Biden-Harris Administration to increase access to mental health and substance use resources, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today launched FindSupport.gov, a new user-friendly website, design …
Guam Keen on Applying Innovative Treatments for Mental Health
07/21/23
Noting the mental and behavioral health challenges on Guam, the non-profit organization Todu Guam Foundation sought out-of-the-box strategies and action. Lena Calvo Rodriguez, president of the Todu Guam Foundation, told KUAM News, “Through our mental h …
Interior Announces Behavioral Health and Wellness Program for Tribal Schools
07/19/23
The Department of the Interior announced that the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) awarded an additional five-year contract to increase access for behavioral health and wellness support to all students and staff at Bureau-funded schools and programs. I …
American Legion Posts Host ‘Be the One’ Seminar to Teach Signs of Mental Health Issues
07/12/23
Addiction, depression, and PTSD are some issues that veterans may deal with after their service. American Legion posts around the country teamed up for the “Be the One” campaign to assist veterans who may find themselves battling mental health issues. …