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.
Substance Abuse Is Climbing Among Seniors
08/02/23
When Dr. Benjamin Han, a geriatrician and addiction medicine specialist, meets new patients at the School of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego, he talks with them about the usual health issues that older adults face: chronic condition …
Partner of the Month — August 2023
08/01/23
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. The Happier Life Project has been selected as the Partner of the Month for August. The Happier Life Project is a Recovery …
Talk Therapy Falls Short for Many Asian Americans — They’ve Turned To Centuries-Old Alternatives
07/31/23
Twice a week, dozens of mostly Chinese immigrant older communities head to a tai chi class in South Brooklyn, New York, so they can flow along to the art form’s steady movements while dedicating a deep focus to every breath, every muscle. Tai chi class …
Black Therapists Speak On Burnout
07/28/23
With millions of Americans seeking mental health care, we often forget therapists are humans, too. They are used to hearing about trauma, death, and life struggles but are not immune to facing those same challenges. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the in …
HHS Website Helps People Find Support for Issues with Mental Health, Drugs, or Alcohol
07/26/23
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) today launched FindSupport.gov, a new user-friendly website, design …
Local Organizations Support Mental Health Among Afghan Youth
07/24/23
At just 2 years old, Gulshan Yusufzai became an Afghan refugee due to the Soviet Union’s 1979 invasion of Afghanistan. After years of searching, the then-9 year old found a home in Sacramento with her family, where she has since dedicated her career to …
Guam Keen on Applying Innovative Treatments for Mental Health
07/21/23
Noting the mental and behavioral health challenges on Guam, the non-profit organization Todu Guam Foundation sought out-of-the-box strategies and action. Lena Calvo Rodriguez, president of the Todu Guam Foundation, told KUAM News, “Through our mental h …
Interior Announces Behavioral Health and Wellness Program for Tribal Schools
07/19/23
The Department of the Interior announced that the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) awarded an additional five-year contract to increase access for behavioral health and wellness support to all students and staff at Bureau-funded schools and programs. I …
Making Brave Spaces for Black LGBTQ Young People
07/17/23
Brave Space Alliance, the first Black trans-lead LGBTQ center in Chicago, was born on a March evening in 2017 during the Trans Liberation March in Chicago’s city center, which at the time was the largest demonstration for trans rights in the history of …
Between Two Worlds: The Mental Health Struggles Latinx Immigrants Face
07/14/23
When discussing immigration, it’s essential to understand that there are many reasons why people immigrate. For many Latinx immigrants, the driving force behind their decision is the search for a better life for themselves and their future families. Fo …