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.
What Stops Many South Asian Americans From Seeking Mental Health Treatment
10/09/23
The South Asian community does not normalize mental health problems, nor does it normalize access to mental healthcare. More so, such care is a luxury, and there are many logistical barriers to access. Even if one were to finally reach out to a therapi …
Project Affirms Voices of Indigenous LGBTQ and Two Spirit Youth
10/06/23
Indigenous youth with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and two-spirit (LGBTQ2S) identities experience high rates of violence, which may lead to harmful outcomes, such as mental health problems and substance abuse.But despite the issues faced …
‘Part of the Same System’: DOJ Investigates Similarities Between Indigenous Boarding Schools, Mental Health Treatment Facilities
10/04/23
Paul Ongtooguk grew up witnessing countless instances where his friends were shipped off to boarding schools. “You would just be loaded onto a plane and taken to a school,” Ongtooguk said. “A village would get emptied out during the fall of any student …
Mental Health Issues Affecting African American Men
10/02/23
Black men have a higher rate of depression and anxiety than white men, but here’s the catch; they very rarely get the help we need. “The little bit of research that we do have says that things have gotten exponentially worse and when it comes to things …
Partner of the Month – October 2023
10/01/23
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. Centro Unido Latino Americano has been selected as the Partner of the Month for October in recognition of Hispanic Herita …
Talk the Talk: The Power of Psychotherapy
09/29/23
Walking into a therapist’s office or attending a virtual teletherapy appointment for the first time is a leap of faith. You are about to share your most intimate thoughts and experiences with a stranger. Yet, when the counselor is a good fit, the work …
Ease the Path to Mental Health Care After Military Sexual Trauma
09/27/23
Despite a decade of scrutiny on the issue, sexual assault and harassment in the military is still a pervasive problem. Recent estimates show that 6% of women in the military were sexually assaulted in the last year. Another 24% experienced sexual haras …
Behavioral Health Equity Challenge Winners Showcase – Part II
09/26/23
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Office of Behavioral Health Equity (OBHE) invites you to join the second Behavioral Health Equity Challenge Winners Showcase on Wednesday, October 11 at 3:00-4:30 pm EDT. After the …
Through My Lens: It’s Time to Erase Mental Illness Stigma in Immigrant Communities
09/25/23
It’s time to raise awareness in the immigrant community about the importance of mental health and end the stigma surrounding both mental illness and seeking professional help for it. As a Somali immigrant in Maine, I understand the challenges of naviga …
Free Program Addresses Mental Health in Hispanic Community
09/22/23
A local group is taking a whole family approach to dealing with mental health in the Latino community. A 12-week free program has started to address the needs of children as well as their parents. The program is being held at the Clark County School Di …