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.
Kupuna Caregiver: Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii
09/20/23
“It’s so magical and so very healing. The fact that I now get to play a role in it, the significance of placing prayers on the lanterns and the process that goes through it all, it is just so beautiful,” says Bryan Talisayan, Executive Director at Ment …
Facing Isolation, Asian Elders Work To Conquer Their Loneliness
09/18/23
Ruimin Cai isn’t a talkative elder. Many days, he can be found quietly watching his friends play poker at Portsmouth Square, the so-called “living room” of San Francisco’s Chinatown. “It’s so boring staying at home,” Cai said in Chinese. “I don’t know …
Black Trans Kids’ Mental Health Is in Crisis. Family Support Can Make the Difference.
09/15/23
Family support can make a significant difference for Black trans youth as they face mounting stress and discrimination, according to a new report from the Trevor Project. Even if parents are unsure of where to start, or how to talk to their kids about …
CDC: Native Americans See Highest Increase of Suicide Deaths
09/13/23
Native Americans experienced the highest increase of suicide deaths in the nation from 2020-2021, according to a report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to the new report, after a two-year decline, suicide deaths i …
Biden-Harris Administration Takes Action to Make it Easier to Access In-Network Mental Health Care
09/11/23
Ensuring robust access to mental health care has been a bipartisan priority for almost 15 years, since the 2008 enactment of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA), a landmark law that called for mental health care benefits covered …
‘Mental Health for All’ Offered at Hispanic Center
09/06/23
In the aftermath of COVID-19, many people are in need of mental health care, and the Jonesboro, AR Hispanic Center’s “Salud Mental para Todos” or “Mental Health for All” program seeks to offer help to the Hispanic community. “In our country, it isn’t a …
The Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective Is Affirming Black Existences Out Loud With Their New Campaign
09/04/23
The Black Emotional & Mental Health Collective — known as BEAM — has launched a new public art campaign in New York City called “Dear Black Folks.” Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month, the campaign utilizes affirmations tailored to speak to t …
Partner of the Month — September 2023
09/01/23
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. InTouch Outreach Resource Center has been selected as the Partner of the Month for September in recognition of National R …
BIPOC Mental Health: Barriers and Ways to Support
08/30/23
Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) experience mental illness at similar rates as white people, but they’re less likely to get treatment due to cultural barriers, stigma, and lack of access to care. These disparities can have a serious impac …
Nevada Program Helps Hispanic Youths with Mental Health
08/28/23
A free 12-week program is aiming to help Hispanic youths and their families in the Vegas Valley achieve better mental health. Familia Adelante, or Family Forward, is helping families find useful and beneficial mental-health strategies to help their chi …