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.
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 …
The Opioid Addiction Crisis and Racism: A Long, Troubled History
07/30/21
In the past few years, opioids have seen an increase in media attention, as the country grapples with what has been called an opioid epidemic. However, opioid addiction is not just a plague of recent decades; the phenomenon of widespread opioid addicti …
Breaking Down Barriers to Recovery From Addiction for the LGBTQIA+ Community
07/28/21
As the LGBTQIA+ population faces greater stigma, discrimination, harassment and violence, they bear a higher risk of behavioral health issues, including addiction or substance use disorders (SUD). Just so, members of these communities report significan …
Rural Veterans Mental Health Bill Heads to President
07/23/21
The U.S. Senate voted unanimously to approve bipartisan legislation to expand mental health care for rural veterans. The legislation now heads to the desk of President Biden for his signature. The Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans’ Mental Health Act, named i …
Search Is on for Landlords to House Homeless on Oahu
07/21/21
Millions of dollars’ worth of new housing vouchers are becoming available on Oahu just as a statewide ban on COVID-19- related evictions is scheduled to end in August, leading to fears that a new generation of families is about to become homeless. So a …
Community Therapists Help Nepali Refugees From Bhutan Peel Back Layers of Trauma
07/19/21
Uma Acharya knows the daily hardships that refugees must go through just to survive. Born in a refugee camp in Nepal after her family escaped government persecution in Bhutan, she witnessed the poor living conditions and lack of resources during the 15 …
Black LGBTQ+ Mental Health Matters: A Conversation with Mental Health Expert Dr. Mahogany Hall
07/16/21
Even as mental health is becoming normalized in Black communities, being Black, LGBTQ+, and seeking mental health support can still be challenging. BGN reached out to Dr. Mahogany Hall to provide some mental health tips for any Black LGBTQ+ individuals …
Director Hoping to Change Mental Health Stigma Within Latino Community
07/14/21
A local Latino director is taking action to break the stigma surrounding mental health in Hispanic communities. “Rompiendo Olas,” or “Breaking Waves”, is a five-minute film in Spanish produced and directed by local Latino filmmaker Adan Avalos. He took …