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.
Mental Health App Created by UW Oshkosh Police Captain Doing Well After Launch
06/16/21
Five months after the launch of UW Police Captain Christopher Tarmann’s app created to help Law Enforcement officers who are dealing with depression and other mental health issues, it is thriving, with more features available. “It’s really good because …
Pandemic Depresses College-Going Rates, Especially for Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders
06/09/21
The class of 2020 at Hawaii’s public high schools managed to graduate at a record rate after the onset of the coronavirus pandemic last spring, but far fewer of those graduates enrolled in college, new data shows. Just 50% of last year’s graduating cla …
Amid Attacks, Asian Americans Challenge Traditions That Discourage Speaking Out, Seeking Therapy
05/31/21
In the face of cultural as well as systemic barriers, many Asian Americans and Asian immigrants are struggling with the constant emotional onslaught. Therapists and community members say it’s common for immigrants, Asian or otherwise, to want to avoid …
Suicide Numbers in the Black Community Rising At an Alarming Rate
05/28/21
Since the pandemic started, mental health experts have worried that the emotional and mental stress created by COVID would lead to a rise in suicides. It’s a trend suicide prevention advocate Tonja Myles has kept a close eye on, especially in the black …
Early Data Shows Significant Racial Disparities in COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
05/26/21
Communities predominantly composed of Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) have lagged behind in coronavirus vaccination rates after soaring ahead in COVID-19 mortality rates since the early days of the pandemic. A lack of access to the vaccin …
Asian American Young Adults Are the Only Racial Group With Suicide as Their Leading Cause of Death
05/24/21
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. When broken down by race, suicide is the first leading cause of death among Asian American young adults age 15-24. T …
‘No Veteran Left Behind’ Bill Addresses Crisis Interventions, Mental Health and Substance Abuse
05/21/21
A bill introduced in the House by Majority Leader John Bell (R-Wayne) would seek to improve services related to mental health and substance abuse for military veterans. House Bill 370, titled “No Veteran Left Behind,” would establish a pilot program ex …
I Ola Lahui and Behavioral Health Care
05/19/21
I Ola Lahui is a Hawai‘i nonprofit corporation in operation since 2017. Their mission is to provide culturally minded, evidence-based behavioral health services that are responsive to the needs of medically underserved, Native Hawaiian, and rural commu …
Anti-Asian Hate: ‘Eating Bitterness’ and the Role of Empathy
05/10/21
The reluctance of Asian Americans to speak about anti-Asian racism must be considered within a broader cultural context. Stoicism is a highly prized characteristic in many Asian cultures. Studies have suggested that Asians are more reluctant to complai …
Studies Show Hispanic Communities Are Struggling to Talk About Mental Health With Their Loved Ones
05/07/21
Mental health has been at the forefront of many discussions due to the pandemic and all the disruptions it has caused. But for some, the topic of mental health is one that tends to be pushed to the corner. According to a Hispanic Health and Nutrition E …