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.
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 …
Black Trans Adults Less Likely to Receive Partner Services
06/14/21
Black transgender adults were 18% less likely to share the names of their partners so they could be connected to HIV prevention services after a new HIV diagnosis than their white trans peers, despite having six times the HIV prevalence. That’s one of …
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 …
The Impact of COVID-19 on San Diego’s Refugee Community
06/07/21
When COVID-19 officially became a pandemic in March 2020, the world and life as we knew it changed. Grocery store shelves emptied. Shelter-at-home orders were given. Fears about a previously unknown virus ran amok. For refugees living in San Diego, the …
LGBTQ+ Indigenous Task Forces Want to ‘Light a Fire to Get Things Changed’
06/07/21
Major General Leah Lauderback could choose to dwell on the misery she carried through the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” era, when she needed to hide her sexuality to stay in the military. Instead, the Space Force official wants to create a better future for …
NNED Partner of the Month – June 2021
06/02/21
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. The Wall Las Memorias, has been selected as the Partner of the Month for June in celebration of Pride Month. The Wal …
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 …