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.
How to Align Primary Care With Behavioral Health
11/29/24
There is an inextricable and well-documented connection between physical health and behavioral health. Behaviors such as smoking, alcohol and drug abuse, eating low-nutrition foods, lack of exercise, and insufficient sleep can greatly affect an individ …
Mental Health Care at the Heart of Successful Rehabilitation, Parole Official Tells Inmates
11/27/24
Executives from the California Board of Parole Hearings visited San Quentin Rehabilitation Center recently to talk about the importance of mental wellness. Board of Parole Hearings executive officer Jennifer Shaffer spoke to a crowd of potential parole …
Black Therapists Face Increased Challenges
11/25/24
Black mental health professionals are critical in addressing challenges related to mental and behavioral health care in African American communities, including accessibility, relatability, cultural competency and more. However, while they are treasured …
Clubhouses Offer Potential Solutions for Those With Severe Mental Illness
11/22/24
New York City’s clubhouses — member-run facilities that offer support to those with serious mental health conditions — are proving that recovery and rehabilitation are possible, with some lawmakers like Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., hoping to expand t …
How One Massachusetts Maternal Mental Health Program Scaled Across the Country
11/20/24
Maternal mental health conditions are among the most prevalent complications during pregnancy and the postpartum period. There is also a significant economic burden associated with maternal mental health, costing $14 billion annually. However, there ar …
For People With Opioid Addiction, Medicaid ‘Unwinding’ Raises the Stakes
11/18/24
As of September, more than 25 million Americans — including 1.9 million Floridians — had lost Medicaid coverage since the expiration of federal covid-19 pandemic protections in March 2023 that had kept people continually enrolled. Among them were patie …
Canceled Appointments, Unexplained Mixups – Veterans Facing Challenges Getting VA Mental Health Care
11/15/24
The Department of Veterans Affairs actively encourages veterans to enroll in VA health care, and officials, including VA Secretary Denis McDonough, voice pride in the department’s expertise treating combat-related mental health conditions. In 2023 alon …
U.S. Migration Surge Draws Attention to Mental Health Care
11/13/24
The arrival of nearly 215,000 migrants into New York City since the spring of 2022 has placed significant demands on mental health service agencies and community organizations that were already stretched thin by COVID-19. A study led by researchers at …
Food Insecurity and Mental Health Crisis Among Concerns for Latino College Students
11/11/24
Latino college students face significant barriers across the United States, according to UnidosUS, the largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization who released a new national survey on Tuesday. Among the 3,000 Hispanic students between the ag …
Asian Health Center Tries Unconventional Approach to Counseling
11/06/24
In her first months as a community health worker, Jee Hyo Kim helped violent crime survivors access supportive services and resources. When a client with post-traumatic stress disorder sought a therapist, she linked him to one that fit his needs. She h …