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.
Asian American Mental Health: It’s Time We Talk About It
09/16/24
Faye Du is conflicted. Like other children of immigrants, she’s grateful for the opportunities her parents have worked to provide her. And yet, she says, the pressure to honor their sacrifice through academic success has taken a toll on her mental heal …
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $68 Million Awarded for Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Care Programs in support of President Biden’s Unity Agenda for the Nation
09/11/24
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), recently awarded $68 million in grants for suicide prevention and mental health care programs. Addressing the U.S. m …
Black Mental Health: What You Need To Know
09/09/24
We know that people of all ethnicities and cultures experience mental health conditions, and that Black individuals experiences mental health challenges at rates similar to other groups. However, when considering the mental health of Black Americans, i …
Children With Disabilities Need Better Mental Health Services, 2024 Fact Sheet Finds
09/06/24
Wisconsin’s Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) released a fact sheet this July showing that children with disabilities are more likely to need mental health services than children without. The fact sheet also covers steps that caregivers, and ot …
Millions in Funding Available to Address Women’s Mental Health Concerns
09/04/24
The Biden administration is making $27.5 million in funding available to help community-based organizations better assist women dealing with behavioral or substance abuse issues. The funding opportunities are being administered by the U.S. Department o …
Colorado’s rural communities struggle with mental health care access — and stigma
09/02/24
Chad Reznicek knows all too well the stigma surrounding mental health in rural Colorado. A behavioral health specialist with the Colorado AgrAbility Project, Reznicek noted that communities remain tightly knit in small towns, and it’s not uncommon for …
Finding a Therapist Who Takes Your Insurance Can Be Nearly Impossible. Here’s Why
08/30/24
Carter J. Carter became a therapist to help young people struggling with their mental health. Rosanne Marmor wanted to support survivors of trauma. Kendra F. Dunlap aspired to serve people of color. They studied, honed their skills and opened practices …
Targeted Care For Mental Health Issues Rolling out Across Department of Defense
08/28/24
The Defense Health Agency is introducing a new approach at behavioral health clinics, called targeted care, to help improve access to mental health resources. Targeted care refers service members and other beneficiaries to the clinical or non-clinical …
Mental Health Clinics Are Helping U.S. Latinos Bridge Language and Access Barriers
08/26/24
The 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health showed that just over one-fifth of Hispanic adults reported having a mental illness, defined in the report as a diagnosed mental, behavioral or emotional disorder that may have interfered with their lives …
Holistic Mental Health Key to Maui’s Recovery
08/23/24
On an ongoing basis, Wailuku nonprofit Ka‘ehu invites families impacted by the August 2023 wildfires to partake in lei making, lauhala weaving, plant stamping, T-shirt printing and other cultural activities. The repetitive tasks gr …