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.
National Health Service Corps’ Students to Service Loan Repayment Program Now Open
10/10/22
The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Students to Service Loan Repayment Program (S2S LRP) is administered by the Bureau of Health Workforce (BHW) in the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human …
Managing the Mental Health Impact of a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
10/07/22
The stress of a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming for patients, families, and caregivers. And while each person’s response to hearing the words “you have cancer” may differ, feelings of stress, fear, and unease are common. According to a study in th …
El Arte Cura Series Address Behavioral Health Through Art
10/05/22
For the past four months, Servicios de la Raza (NNED’s October 2022 Partner of the Month) has held four different art events to address behavioral health through its El Arte Cura series. The series is geared towards the Latino community and encourages …
Race and Gender-Biased Stereotypes Contribute to Mental Health Challenges for Black Women
10/03/22
Dr. LaDonna Butler, a survivor of domestic and sexual violence as a teen, knows the challenge of enduring trauma, compounded by facing stereotypes and other systemic barriers. Butler has since become a licensed mental health counselor and founder of Th …
NNED Partner of the Month – October 2022
10/03/22
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. Servicios de La Raza has been selected as the Partner of the Month for October in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. …
Technology Can Help Marginalized Communities Gain Access To Behavioral Healthcare
09/30/22
It’s no secret that our country is in the midst of a mental health crisis, which was only furthered by the Covid-19 pandemic. Many Americans are either experiencing a mental health illness or know someone who is. But our crisis doesn’t stop there; the …
Talking About Mental Health Can Be Hard Within Latino Families. Here’s How to Start
09/28/22
Norma Fabian Newton had heard of other new mothers experiencing the “baby blues,” short-term sadness and anxiety. But when she had her first child in her early 30s, she described her experience as a “constant barrage of thoughts.” She was showing signs …
Addressing Asian and Pacific Islander Mental Health in the U.S.
09/26/22
Asian Americans are among the least likely to seek mental health care. In one study, less than 9% sought any type of mental health services over one year compared with 18% of the general U.S. population. The COVID-19 pandemic, compounded by an increase …
Looking Back, Moving Forward: Alaska Native, Suicide Prevention Advocate, and Ultra-Runner Carol Seppilu
09/23/22
Carol Seppilu (Siberian Yupik) was born on Saint Lawrence Island, west of mainland Alaska in the Bering Sea. She suffered a harsh childhood, which led to depression and alcoholism. Some 23 years ago in the month of September, at age 16, she attempted s …
Why Do Black Men Hide Mental Illness?
09/21/22
You might think, with the dawn of 2022, that frank talk about mental health is as common as passing the butter at the dinner table. And in truth, we’ve come a long way from the days of denial and labeling people with psychological challenges as damaged …