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.
50-Year War on Drugs Imprisoned Millions of Black Americans
09/01/21
Fifty years ago this summer, President Richard Nixon declared a war on drugs. Today, with the U.S. mired in a deadly opioid epidemic that did not abate during the coronavirus pandemic’s worst days, it is questionable whether anyone won the war. Yet the …
NNED Partner of the Month – September 2021
09/01/21
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. Yakama Nation Behavioral Health Services, has been selected as the Partner of the Month for September in honor …
Elevate CBOs Webinar Series: Budget 101 Workshop
08/24/21
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – Office of Behavioral Health Equity (OBHE) and National Network to Eliminate Disparities in Behavioral Health (NNED) National Facilitation Center cordially invite you to attend a webinar on …
Judge Balances Veteran’s Mental Health and Public Safety
08/23/21
After lengthy argument in Alameda County Superior Court, veteran Jay Robert Soliven won consideration of his vet status and was released without bail to prepare for a treatment program with the Veterans Administration, probably through Veterans Court. …
Maui Behavioral Health Resources Organization Shifts to Be More Representative
08/20/21
Maui Behavioral Health Resources, Maui’s largest nonprofit provider of substance use and mental health treatment services, announces several new staffing positions and organizational changes. Organization leaders say the changes were implemented to “me …
Overcoming Generational Trauma in the Latinx Community
08/16/21
During my early years of adolescence, I knew I was depressed. I always felt anxious and worried, and I would express those feelings. But, more often than not, I was criticized and invalidated by those around me. I was told to “stop complaining and toug …
Filipino Americans Reported Higher Covid Mental Health Toll Than Asian Americans Collectively
08/11/21
The exact impact of Covid-19 on Filipino Americans is impossible to know because death data on Asian American subgroups is lumped into a single category. But exclusive data from a recent survey shows that Covid-19 has had a significant impact on Filipi …
Indian Affairs Promised To Reform Tribal Jails – We Found Death, Neglect, And Disrepair
08/09/21
When police took Carlos Yazzie to jail on the Navajo Nation in New Mexico after his arrest on a bench warrant in January 2017, he needed immediate medical attention. His foot was swollen and his blood alcohol content was nearly six times the legal limi …
Humans First: Black Women Athletes Like Simone Biles Continue to Face an Uphill Battle When It Comes to Mental Health
08/06/21
Despite the global conversation surrounding mental health opening up in sports as athletes share their struggles, many athletes of color, particularly Black women, continue to face harsh scrutiny. Simone Biles’ decision to drop out of gymnastics compet …
NNED Partner of the Month – August 2021
08/02/21
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. Family Ties Enterprises, has been selected as the Partner of the Month for August. Family Ties Enterprise is a …