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.
Four Tips for Talking to Latino Parents About Mental Health
02/23/22
A 2019 study found that in the U.S., Latinos access mental health care at nearly half the rate of non-Hispanic white people. Shame and stigma play a huge role in discouraging folks from seeking mental health support in our communities — not to mention …
Chinatown Agency Launches Mental Health Program as Residents Battle Anti-Asian Hate and Pandemic Anxiety
02/21/22
The Chinese American Service League has launched a mental health services program in Chinatown. The agency’s Behavioral Health and Clinical Services program will provide mental health evaluations, psychotherapy, and crisis response, among other service …
Native Americans Look For Ways to Stop Soaring Overdose Deaths
02/18/22
The Office of National Drug Control Policy identified the Qualla Boundary, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ (EBCI) 56,000-acre homeland just south of Smoky Mountains National Park, as one of 10 “high-intensity drug trafficking areas” in the countr …
Black Mental Health Coach Says Asking Someone if They’re Suicidal Could Save Their Life — Here’s Why
02/16/22
Mental health coach Paige Gaines is sharing her story as part of A Different Cry, a three-part docuseries and investigation into Black youth and suicide by WXIA in Atlanta. “The numbers have continued to rise since about 2016, 2017,” Gaines says, notin …
The Shadow Pandemic: Teen Suicides and Depression Rates Spike, With Few Resources for Help
02/15/22
Teen suicide and depression rates amid the pandemic are as alarming as deaths from COVID-19, but few mental health resources are available to address this shadow pandemic, especially within communities of color. Suicide is the leading cause of death fo …
Founder of Tech Startup Aims to Help Minority Veterans
02/15/22
JT Liddell enlisted into the military in 2003. After spending a decade in the service and doing defense contracting work, Liddell transitioned out of the military. He found the obstacles challenging to overcome. A few months before the COVID-19 pandemi …
For Immigrant Students, Bilingual Mental Health Care Is Essential. Can Schools Meet the Need?
02/09/22
This year, 161 students who are new to the United States joined the Somerville school district — and the vast majority of them do not speak English as their first language, which presents an added challenge for schools returning from a pandemic year. S …
Pandemic Impact on Mental Health and Homelessness
02/08/22
The pandemic has caused a rise in mental health concerns for Hawaii’s homeless community. “The pandemic has been a stressful time for most members of the community,” says Scott Morishige, the Governor’s Coordinator on Homelessness. “For the general com …
Responding to LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health Challenges
02/08/22
Responding to the needs of young people who are experiencing mental health issues has never been more important. The trauma of the pandemic has exacerbated and illuminated mental health challenges and mental health needs for youth extend beyond pandemi …
NNED Partner of the Month – February 2022
02/07/22
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. African Communities Public Health Coalition, has been selected as the Partner of the Month for February in celebration of …