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 Indian Boarding Schools have Impacted Generations
08/17/22
In scrolling black ink, LeToy “Toy” Lunderman illustrates intergenerational trauma like this: three big circles represent three generations, the first circle nearly empty but for a sliver of solid—representing all that was taken from survivors of board …
Demand for Mental Health Care Rising in Asian American Communities as More Speak Openly of Struggle
08/15/22
Chien-Chi Huang has fought to connect local Asian American communities with mental health resources for years. She has organized mental health forums, held social hours designed to promote self-care, and trained to be a mental health peer advocate. But …
Hispanic Americans’ Suicide Rates Are Rising
08/12/22
Suicide is a major public health issue for all Americans, but new research suggests it is a particularly pressing problem for Hispanics. Between 2010 and 2020, the suicide rate among Hispanic adults increased by more than 70%, while the Hispanic popula …
Mental Health Aspect of Surging Black Maternal Mortality Rate Often Ignored
08/10/22
With a maternal mortality rate of 55.3 per 100,000, Black women continue to outpace other ethnicities. The rate per 100,000 births for white women stands at 19.1. For Hispanic women, the rate per 100,000 remains at 18.2. And while studies routinely exa …
Pandemic Impact on Mental Health: A Global Overview
08/08/22
In May 2020, the United Nations reported that stress and anxiety levels had risen substantially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, several waves of COVID-19 have left their mark around the globe. Multiple lockdowns, physical distancing, and fear …
Study Shows Calm Service Dogs Reduce PTSD Symptoms
08/05/22
Though they’re famous for aiding individuals with visual impairments and assisting people who struggle with mobility, service dogs provide much more than physical support. They also provide mental support. Now, a new study from PLOS ONE investigates th …
Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba Helps Indigenous, Rural Communities Receive Crucial Mental Health Support
08/03/22
The Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba (CHFM) says they are continuing their work to improve mental health care for youth in remote Indigenous communities, and doing it in a way that brings that care right to communities, so those seeking suppo …
NNED Partner of the Month – August 2022
08/01/22
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. Partnership for Child Health has been selected as the Partner of the Month for August. Over the past two decades, Partner …
Constance Wu’s Reveal Speaks to the Profound Pressure Asian American Women Face
08/01/22
After being largely under the radar for three years, Hollywood actor Constance Wu broke her silence last week, opening up about her mental health, and in doing so, admitting there’s still a lot of work left to do for and within the Asian American commu …
Elevate CBOs: Community Needs Assessments
07/27/22
You’re invited to attend a community needs assessment data workshop. While this virtual workshop is open to the public, this opportunity intends to provide technical assistance to National Network to Eliminate Disparities in Behavioral Health (NNED) me …