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.
The Kids Are Not Okay: When Back to School Collides With a Youth Mental Health Crisis
08/26/22
Last December, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy announced that we are in the midst of a youth mental health crisis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 44% of high school students feel persistently sad and …
New Film About Metro Atlanta Bank Robbery Emphasizes Mental Health Awareness in Black Veterans
08/24/22
A new film about a bank robbery in Metro Atlanta is raising new questions about mental healthcare for black veterans. The movie titled “Breaking” tells the story of Iraq war veteran Brian Easley’s 2017 hostage standoff at a Wells Fargo bank on Windy Hi …
Sports: An Innovative Tool to Support Refugee Mental Health
08/22/22
The Sport for Refugees Coalition hosted a virtual panel discussion in June to explore the role of sport in mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS). Experts from different sectors and disciplines shared their knowledge and expertise on this cross …
Nearly Half of Multiracial LGBTQ+ Youth Seriously Considered Suicide in the Past Year
08/19/22
It’s been well established that LGBTQ+ youth are at increased risk for suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts compared with their straight and cisgender counterparts. But according to the Trevor Project, this research is among the first to consider how …
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 …