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.
Obstacles Complicate Latinxs’ Access To Mental Health Services
03/17/21
A recent state report about mental health in the Latinx community showed that while Latinx youth are seeking mental healthcare at high rates, there is still a lack of services in rural areas like Malheur County, where 33% of the population is Latinx. M …
Low-Income Middle-Aged African American Women With Hypertension Are Likely To Suffer From Depression
03/15/21
Low-income middle-aged African-American women with high blood pressure very commonly suffer from depression and should be better screened for this serious mental health condition, according to a study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg S …
Mental Health Struggles on the Rise During Pandemic, CDC Report Says
03/12/21
Nearly 29 percent of some 1,000 people surveyed online in the US in March and April reported experiencing depression, and just over 18 percent reported substance use increase or initiation as the COVID-19 pandemic continued to rage, according to the Ce …
‘Asian-American Businesses Are Dealing With Two Viruses’: Reeling From Racist Incidents, Many Are Hurting Mentally and Financially During COVID-19
03/10/21
As documented incidents of harassment, assault, and discrimination against Asian Americans have escalated during COVID-19, many groups within the community have also faced heightened financial strain. Advocates say it’s beyond time to acknowledge and t …
On International Women’s Day, Let’s Remember ‘As Much As Women Are Succeeding, They Are Struggling’
03/08/21
On International Women’s Day and throughout Women’s History Month, it’s worth considering and reflecting on the triumph and tragedy of the current state of affairs. As people celebrate the many achievements of women who have broken through to lead and …
It’s Okay Not To Be Okay During A Pandemic: COVID Coping Strategies for Children in Tribal Communities
03/05/21
With COVID-19 impacting Native Americans at a higher rate than any other community in the country, the effects of the pandemic have been particularly devastating for children in Native communities in the United States. “It’s taking such a toll on menta …
NNED Partner of the Month – March 2021
03/03/21
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. The Korean Women’s Association, has been selected as the Partner of the Month for March in celebration of Women …
Black Women in Charge Continue Pushing Conversations for Social Justice and Equity in Mental Health
03/01/21
Since the calls for change in the wake of George Floyd”s death, one group of young women has pushed to continue those conversations for social justice and equity. They go by the name of Black Women in Charge, made up of 10 members—mostly college stude …
‘The Bears on Pine Ridge’ Exemplifies the Resiliency of Native American Youth
02/24/21
The film opens with ominous music, the unimaginable grief of an entire community and the woman trying to hold them all together. “The Bears on Pine Ridge,” one of this year’s Big Sky Documentary Film Festival short docs, explained how the Oglala Sioux …
Black Nurses Struggle With Mental Health Support While Battling COVID-19
02/22/21
Nurses are often the first medical professionals a patient will see, and most nurses have a great deal of contact with patients throughout their care, said Maysa Akbar, chief diversity officer at the American Psychological Association. In addition to t …