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.
MTV Entertainment Group’s Native American Heritage Month Spot Shines a Light on Mental Health
11/17/21
When MTV Entertainment Group wants to create original content surrounding marginalized communities, its creation is a hands-off approach. Instead, it relies on the members of those communities to take the lead and share authentic stories. That was the …
Native Hawaiians Grapple With the Mental Toll of the Delta Surge
11/15/21
In a normal year, psychologist Nicole Wright sees about 200 patients in her practice at the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center. Since the pandemic began, her patient load has multiplied to about 1,000. “It has been crazy,” said Wright, who also …
Eating Disorders Among Veterans Attributed to Trauma
11/15/21
Veterans’ eating disorders are associated with exposure to trauma and pressure to meet military weight and fitness requirements, said Dr. Sara Rubin, a psychiatrist who heads the Eating Disorders Program at VA Connecticut Healthcare. Also, women who ha …
The Hidden Stress of Growing Up a Child of Immigrants
11/10/21
The children of immigrants may never pass a physical border, but they still face serious barriers to accessing mental health resources in the United States. There’s the challenge of financing therapy or psychiatry and any associated medications—especia …
NNED Partner of the Month – November 2021
11/01/21
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. American Indian Resource Center, Inc., has been selected as the Partner of the Month for November in celebration of Nativ …
Combating Suicide in LGBTQ Youth Requires a Change of Mind
10/27/21
When Camlyn Giddins was a senior in college, she was struggling with severe situational anxiety. She almost dropped out and wasn’t sure if she would make it to graduation, which made her panic. She was able to graduate and now works at Encircle, a nonp …
Many Latinos Endure Suicidal Thoughts in Silence – One Man Speaks Up About His
10/25/21
The drive to end my life was a persistent voice continuously whispering, “You have no value.” A barrier to look for help early on was the cultural concern as a Latino man and the stigma associated with mental health and suicide specifically. In many La …
Addressing the Mental Health Needs of the AAPI Community
10/22/21
For too many Americans, and for those in the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, the past year has presented serious challenges: a global pandemic that caused suffering at home and abroad, political and social unrest, and economic str …
Issues for Psychiatrists: Challenges Facing American Indian and Alaska Native Patients
10/20/21
It is easy to be overwhelmed with the remarkably complex circumstances when considering American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities across the United States and the mental health issues and needs of these tribes and/or individuals. Each tribe …
Black Mental Health and the Power of Ritual
10/18/21
There’s no denying the mental health benefits of religion and spirituality. The National Alliance on Mental Illness states that “spirituality also incorporates healthy practices for the mind and body, which positively influences mental health and emoti …