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.
Can Barbershops Become Safe Spaces for Black Men to Talk About Mental Health?
01/26/22
Trim day at the barbershop can bring a sharp line or fade, but now that time in a chair comes with much more than a dope cut. Through a program called The Confess Project, licensed barbers are trained to be mental health champions for Black men who are …
The Pandemic Raised Mental Health Awareness, Will It Last?
01/25/22
If this pandemic has had a silver lining, it’s the fact that many more people are now aware of the importance of mental health. Unfortunately, this is in part due to the pandemic’s harrowing effect on people’s mental wellbeing. Just last month, the U.S …
How Hawaii Can Build a Better Behavioral Health and Substance Use Network of Care
01/18/22
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has opened conversations about improving behavioral health across the nation, and the importance of creating robust, communicative systems of care. In Hawaii, the state’s unique geography and cultural demographics have led …
NNED Partner of the Month – January 2022
01/03/22
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council, has been selected as the Partner of the Month for January. The Rocky Mountain Trib …
How Being the Eldest Daughter in a Latino Family Affects Mental Health
12/29/21
In a culture where machismo dominates, my existence as both a woman and the eldest daughter has been clouded by the notion that I should prepare for a future in which my sole purpose is to cater to anyone and everyone. This mindset coupled with being t …
La Mesa Teen Draws From Her Own Life in Short Film About Mental Health Among Young Asian Americans
12/27/21
Mikayla Kim, a senior at Helix Charter High School in La Mesa, presented her first film, Overcast, on October 31, 2021, at the San Diego Asian Film Festival. The short film explores the connection between growing up Asian American with immigrant parent …
The Cherokee Nation Has Agreed to a $75 Million Settlement With Opioid Distributors
12/24/21
The Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma has reached a $75 million opioid settlement with three of the nation’s largest drug distributors, the first deal of its kind with a tribal government in the country. AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, and McKesson shipp …
Stigma on Mental Health Issues in the Black Community Are Waning
12/22/21
Speaking out about mental illness or seeking help was seen as a taboo within Black culture for years, but the topic has seen a turning point recently, according to a sociologist in Fayetteville. According to Fayetteville State University sociology prof …
Discrimination of Any Kind Can Lead To Much Higher Risk of Mental and Behavioral Issues for Young People
12/21/21
Young adults who experience discrimination about their bodies, race, age, or sex have a greater risk of dealing with mental health problems than those who do not, a new study has found. Encountering discrimination — especially racism — has long been as …
More Veterans With PTSD Will Soon Get Help From Service Dogs — Thank the ‘PAWS’ Act
12/17/21
A growing body of research into PTSD and service animals paved the way for President Joe Biden to sign into law the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) for Veterans Therapy Act. The legislation, enacted in August, requires the Department of …