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.
Availability of Spanish-Language Mental Health Services is Shrinking
06/01/22
The availability of Spanish-language mental health services is shrinking even as the U.S. Latino population continues to grow, according to a recent study. Why it matters: Spanish is the second-most spoken language in the U.S., and the number of Latino …
NNED Partner of the Month – June 2022
06/01/22
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. Rainbow Community Center, has been selected as the Partner of the Month for June in celebration of Pride Month. Rai …
Mental Health Care in AAPI Communities: Overcoming Language, Stigma, and Other Barriers
05/30/22
Mental health does not discriminate. It impacts one in five individuals at any given time. But people of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) descent rank last among all ethnic groups in seeking care, a fact that is particularly disconcerting in …
Men’s Mental Health Isn’t Talked About Enough. Here’s Why It’s Important.
05/27/22
Over the years, mental health issues have become more prevalent due to social media, the stress/pressure of school, and extreme standards set for both men and women. Unfortunately, depression and anxiety among boys and men tend to get widely ignored. T …
The Real Mental Health Benefits of Celebrating Pride
05/25/22
June is Pride Month in the United States. It’s a time when many LGBTQIA+ community members gather to celebrate their experiences, support one another, and advocate for equal rights and opportunities. Over the past two decades, much progress has been ma …
AlohaCare Offers Members the Benefit of Native Hawaiian Healing Traditions
05/23/22
AlohaCare announced Ke Aloha Mau, their newly launched culturally responsive services to target mental, physical, and spiritual health. Beginning with Lomilomi and Hula, AlohaCare’s covered healthcare benefits will also include Ho‘oponopono and ‘Ai Pon …
New Findings on Opioid Risk Among Hispanic People
05/20/22
New findings are being released surrounding opioid recovery for Hispanics. The Father Tracy Advocacy Center, University of Rochester members, and Common Ground Health partners all gathered to discuss their research. Organizers say the Latino community …
Psychological Effects of Recent Violent Events
05/19/22
Social media and news coverage of shootings, bombings, and other events has been graphic and intense. In general, experiencing violence can result in serious psychological distress, including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTS …
Building a Bridge for Mental Health
05/18/22
For many people in Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities who have immigrated to the United States, mental health is an unfamiliar topic. But for AAPIs growing up in America, mental health can be an important part of their overall well- …
The Indigenous Tribe Fighting Back Against the Addiction Epidemic
05/16/22
The Lummi Nation, a community of more than 5,500 people located on a small slice of land on the US west coast extending into the Salish Sea, has faced addiction issues on the reservation for decades. It has affected everything from crime to housing, fa …