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.
Partner of the Month – November 2023
11/01/23
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. Two Feathers Native American Family Services has been selected as the Partner of the Month for November in recognition of …
Better Therapy for Asian Americans
10/30/23
Early in her practice as a clinical psychologist, Janie Hong noticed a troubling trend. With her patients’ permission, Hong had been tracking their progress in therapy — and saw a clear pattern. Compared to her white American patients, her Asian Americ …
Communities Prepare for Increasing Mental Health Struggles Among Transgender Youth
10/27/23
Trans activists are warning that recent legislation banning gender-affirming care threatens an onslaught of devastating health complications and mental health struggles for transgender youth nationwide. Teenage access to vital gender-affirming health c …
Alaska Native Youth at Highest Risk for Suicide, Depression
10/25/23
Alaska is number one in the country for youth suicide, according to numbers compiled by Alaska Public Health Analytics and Providence Hospital, and Alaska Natives are at highest risk according to a recent CDC study. That study shows Alaska Natives and …
Several Push for More African Americans in Psychology Field
10/23/23
The American Psychiatric Association reports that of the 41,000 psychiatrists in this country, African Americans make up only 2% of that population. In addition, only 4% of psychologists are African American. With such low numbers, African Americans se …
How Districts Can Respond to a Student’s Suicide
10/20/23
When a child dies by suicide, schools are often tasked with leading students through the grief that inevitably permeates the classroom. It’s a particularly challenging crisis to navigate. Leaders must address stigma, complex emotions, and death, while …
Mental Health App for Native Veterans Wins $3M VA Grant
10/18/23
An Arizona company has won a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for a mental health app that aims to reduce suicide by military veterans on the Navajo Nation. The company, Phoenix-based Televëda Systems Inc., was founded in r …
In New Report, Rhode Island’s Afghan Refugees Detail Their Evacuation, Resettlement Experiences
10/16/23
In August 2021, nearly 76,000 Afghan refugees navigated bureaucratic confusion, experienced painful family separation and witnessed harrowing violence as they fled Kabul in the wake of the Taliban’s return and were airlifted to American military bases. …
The Wellness Center Gets Creative to Destigmatize Mental Health
10/13/23
With some soil, colorful pots and a variety of succulents, Magaly Garcia will teach mental well-being. Mental well-being is still widely stigmatized in communities of color, especially in the Latino community. In East Los Angeles, The Wellness Center — …
Treatment Needs of Unhoused Hawaiians Requires More Attention, Study Says
10/11/23
An estimated 326,000 to 580,000 individuals experience sheltered homelessness in the United States each night, putting them at risk for depression, anxiety, serious mental illness, substance use, and physical health problems. Nonetheless, little is kno …