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.
Jenny Wang Talks Mental Health and Asian Identity
06/16/23
During a conversation at the Asian American Cultural Center on March 9, psychologist Jenny Tzu-Mei Wang opened up about the stigmatization of mental health challenges in AAPI communities and the inspiration behind her 2022 book: “Permission to Come Hom …
Experts Reveal Mental Health Impacts of Mass Shootings on Young Survivors
06/14/23
As the United States reels from yet another mass school shooting, experts warn that young children are suffering from its devastating impacts. A total of three children, all age nine — as well as three adults — were killed at the Covenant School in N …
New Website Helps People Find Support for Issues With Mental Health, Drugs, or Alcohol
06/12/23
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) launched FindSupport.gov in May, a new user-friendly website design …
A Journey of Healing
06/09/23
When Melanie James, Diné, a tribal crisis counselor at the Native and Strong Lifeline, answered her first phone call for the line back in November, it was from a mother struggling to get help for her child who was dealing with suicidal ideation. In the …
Juneteenth: Supporting Mental Health Equity Everyday
06/07/23
While the Juneteenth holiday comes just once a year, mental health equity is a year-round cause. Learn more about this foundational holiday and how this historical day illuminates the importance of racial equity in mental health care. Juneteenth is a h …
Big Island Residents Have a New Option to Treat Depression
06/05/23
A new option for people with treatment-resistant depression and anxiety will be available on the Big Island starting Monday. It’s called transcranial magnetic stimulation, a noninvasive method developed in the 1980s and approved by the U.S. Food and Dr …
Sanarai Helps Latinos Access Virtual Mental Health Services
06/02/23
Access to mental health care in Latino and Hispanic communities is limited. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, only 35.1 percent of Hispanic and Latinx adults with a mental illness receive treatment. Language barriers and lack of ins …
Why It’s Time to Shift the Focus to Mental Health in the Black Community
05/31/23
Even in discussions about the effects of healthcare inequity and inequality on Black communities, the topic of Black mental health is often overlooked. Not only is it overlooked, but when Black folks do speak up and seek help, there are significant bar …
Brandon Act Aims to Improve Mental Health Support
05/29/23
Gilbert R. Cisneros Jr., undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness, signed a policy today to initiate implementation of the Brandon Act and improve the process for service members seeking mental health support. The Brandon Act aims at impro …
Changing the Mindset About Mental Health Care for Immigrant and Minority Groups
05/24/23
Among minority groups are immigrant populations from various backgrounds. The immigrant narrative is complex, and there is a need for quality mental health care. There is also the issue of addressing their willingness to access treatment when needed. G …