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.
Mental Health Disorders And Alcoholism: Dual Diagnosis
03/17/23
A dual diagnosis involves a mental health disorder and substance abuse problem that occurs simultaneously. For example, an individual with depression is more likely to drink alcohol to self-medicate symptoms of irritability, insomnia and feelings of he …
Mental Health Care Sees Shortage in Diverse Providers
03/15/23
The struggle to find a therapist can be a daunting task, and connecting with someone you feel you can identify with can make it more difficult. Dr. Khadijah Booth Watkins, a psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital and Associate Director of the C …
Access to Behavioral Health Care Isn’t the Same for Everyone
03/13/23
A new study is shining light on access to behavioral health care in Ohio. Within the study, it’s noted that “barriers to care are negatively impacted by provider bias, racism, and stigma, which lead to poorer quality of care and worse behavioral health …
New Gym in Helena Aims to Help Veterans and Active-Duty Military With Mental Health
03/10/23
A fitness center exclusively catering to veterans and active military personnel has opened a location in Helena, Montana. Adaptive Performance Center’s (APC) mission is to help military personnel and veterans improve their mental health and wellness th …
Therapy Among Latino Families Seems to Be a Forbidden Topic to Talk About
03/08/23
The Latino community has a barrier to mental health due to the stigma attached to it. If one decides to go to therapy, words like “crazy” or dramatic are often used to describe you. Any show of weakness is a double-edged sword, as parents can use that …
A First-In-The-Nation 988 Line for Native People Goes Live in WA
03/06/23
The first mental and behavioral health 988 crisis line in the nation tailored for Native and Indigenous people, run by an all-Native team, is live for Washington residents. A group of 16 people run the Native and Strong Crisis Lifeline, which folds int …
Here Are the Signs of Depression in Black Women, According to a New Study
03/03/23
Depression is a disorder that affects millions of Americans each year, but diagnosing it isn’t the same for everyone. According to the Mayo Clinic, it is commonly diagnosed using a set of criteria laid out in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diag …
Alert to All Medicaid Recipients and Providers
03/01/23
A message from Dr. Larke Huang, Director of SAMHSA’s Office of Behavioral Health Equity Spread the Word! There are big changes coming to Medicaid coverage over the next year. If you are a provider, please convey this information of the “unwinding” of M …
NNED Partner of the Month – March 2023
03/01/23
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. The Women’s Resource Center has been selected as the Partner of the Month for March in celebration of Women’s History Mon …
Pilot Program Providing Mental Disability Benefits for Public Employees Gets a Second Chance
03/01/23
The Utah House resurrected and then passed a bill allowing public employees with mental disabilities to receive the same disability benefits as those with physical impairments. HB105 from Rep. Brian King, D-Salt Lake City, creates a three-year pilot pr …