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.
Research on State of Mental Health in Samoa
05/22/23
Research will be conducted on the epidemiology and prevalence of mental illness in Samoa says the head of the Mental Health Unit at the Moto’otua Tupua Meaole’s Hospital, Seiulialii Dr George Tuitama. Seiulialii said the research will also be able to p …
Trauma and Healing for the Black Community
05/17/23
Approximately 13.4% of the United States population identifies as Black or African American. Out of those individuals, more than 16% of individuals struggle with mental health complications, which is roughly seven million people. According to the Natio …
How Historical Trauma and Racism Impact Mental Healthcare for Native American Communities
05/12/23
New research published in the journal Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology has exposed the troubling connection between the underutilization of mental health services among American Indians and Alaska Native (AIAN) populations and experien …
An Immediate Need for Quality, Culturally Competent Mental Health Care
05/10/23
The mental healthcare system in the United States has failed Black people and people of color. It’s failing everyone who lacks privilege, and it’s failing those who don’t know to seek help for their mental health challenges. The current system provides …
CEO of Ser Familia Says Many Latinx Youths in Georgia Are Struggling With Their Mental Health
05/08/23
Belisa Urbina, the CEO of Ser Familia, a Georgia nonprofit that focuses on behavioral and mental health among Latinos, says her organization has big dreams for Latino youth but not having funding to support them is a huge issue. “Latino kids in Georgia …
How to Help Teens Stay Free From Substance Abuse
05/05/23
There is always a story about drug overdose and substance abuse deaths in the news these days. All genders, races and ages are represented among the victims. The CDC reports that 106,699 people died from drug overdoses in 2020-2021. In September 2022, …
Many Veterans’ Mental Health Issues Go Untreated
05/04/23
For Army veteran Michele Johnson, it’s during breath, body and soul classes at the Albany Stratton VA where she finds peace. “It brings you to be present in the moment because … as someone with PTSD and anxiety, I tend to worry about the past and the f …
Behavioral Health Equity Challenge
05/02/23
SAMHSA’s Office of Behavioral Health Equity is conducting the Behavioral Health Equity Challenge: Outreach and Engagement Strategies for Underserved Racial and Ethnic Communities. The goal of this challenge is to identify and highlight community-based …
NNED Partner of the Month — May 2023
05/01/23
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. The Southeast Asian Development Center has been selected as the Partner of the Month for May in celebration of National M …
Mental Health of Young Latinx Adults Worsened During Pandemic
04/21/23
Symptoms of depression increased in young, low-income Latinx adults during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a study by the Center for Environmental Research and Children’s Health at UC Berkeley School of Public Health. In contrast, symptoms of an …