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.
Advocates Address Rise in Suicide for Black Males
04/07/23
Suicide rates rising among Black boys and men is a hard conversation to have, seemingly harder if the answer requires more money to Black organizations to provide community-based resources, and the political will to get it done. Mental health providers …
Mental Health in Hispanic Culture
04/05/23
In modern society, mental health has become an easier topic to discuss and an important conversation in households. But, in minority households, mental health is still a taboo topic, specifically in Hispanic families due to stigmas around the topic. Sp …
Menominee Indian Tribe Works to Curb Record Number of Overdose Deaths
04/03/23
Menominee County has the highest overdose death rate in all of Wisconsin, according to statewide overdose death data. In 2022, the tribe saw 16 overdose deaths — its highest number on record. The Menominee Indian Tribe is not the only tribe dealing wit …
NNED Partner of the Month – April 2023
04/01/23
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. Vista Del Mar has been selected as the Partner of the Month for April in recognition of National Minority Health Month. V …
Suicide Attempts Highlight Mental Health Concerns in Immigrant Detention
03/31/23
A series of suicide attempts reported by detainees and officials at a single New Mexico immigration detention facility are underscoring concerns about mental health treatment outcomes in the system. Craig Haney, a social psychologist and an expert on t …
“I’m Still There”: Two-Spirit Elders Reflect on the COVID-19 Pandemic
03/31/23
It’s been three years since the COVID-19 virus was declared a global pandemic. In March, Two-Spirit elders reflected on the impact COVID has had on Two-Spirit communities over the last three years, remembering the many ways Indigiqueer relatives have s …
Mental Health Resources for Veterans to Become More Accessible
03/29/23
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, depression and PTSD are also among the most common mental health concerns for veterans. They estimate about 15 percent of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans have been diagnosed with PTSD. They are also a …
17 Mental Health Resources For Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
03/27/23
Mental health resources for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) are essential today with the rise of hate and discrimination directed toward these communities. According to a report issued by Stop AAPI Hate, a group that works to track inciden …
‘These Kids Can’t Wait’: The Struggle to Address the Black Youth Mental Health Crisis
03/24/23
During the 2021-2022 school year, the average student-to-counselor ratio was 408-to-1. The American School Counselor Association has recommended a ratio of 250-to-1 since 1965. The added layers of stress, social isolation, and life disruption during th …
How to Understand and Embrace Multicultural Considerations in Counseling
03/22/23
As a society, we have made tremendous strides in reducing the stigma around mental health and encouraging youth and adults to report and seek treatment for mental health concerns, behavioral and substance use disorders. In 2020, approximately 41.4 mill …