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.
Racism Declared ‘Public Health Issue’ in Sacramento County
12/14/20
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors declared racism as a public health issue Tuesday but not without controversy. The resolution “pledges to promote racial equity while shaping policies, appropriating resources, implementing programs, and issuin …
Skepticism in Black, Latinx Communities About COVID-19 Vaccines, but Women of Color Can Help Swing the Momentum
12/11/20
Jessica Ross, a 23-year-old Black woman in Atlanta, said she – and many other Black women in her circle – are nervous about getting the COVID-19 vaccine. She’s a graduate student in public health at Emory University and has been closely following news …
How Hip-Hop’s Progressive Narratives Are Helping To Tackle Mental Health Stigma
12/09/20
Hip-hop is one of the world’s most popular music genres, with its global prominence transcending language and geography. More than ever before, hip-hop artists are publicly acknowledging their mental health struggles, promoting anti-stigma campaigns ar …
What Is the Link Between Racism and Mental Health?
12/03/20
Racism and mental health are closely linked. Discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity can cause or worsen mental health conditions. It can also make accessing effective treatment more difficult. Racism refers to the systemic oppression of certa …
NNED Partner of the Month – December 2020
12/01/20
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. Angels in Motion (AIM) has been selected as the Partner of the Month for December. Angels in Motion (AIM) is an women-ow …
Native American LGBT+ Youth Have High Risk of Suicide
11/23/20
New research from the Trevor Project shows that LGBT+ youth from American Indian and Alaskan Native backgrounds are 2.5 times more likely to report a suicide attempt in the past year, compared to their LGBT+ peers. American Indian and Alaskan Native yo …
Mental Health Issues More Likely To Affect Communities of Color During the Holidays
11/18/20
For Listiner Martinez, the holiday season never brought feelings of merriment. Coming from an abusive home, she said, she never really celebrated the holidays. Martinez said she tried to move past that feeling when she had children, but sadness around …
The Impact of COVID-19 Lockdowns on Kids’ Mental Health
11/16/20
COVID-19 is again surging in the U.S., with the nation on Sunday surpassing 11 million cases. The increase has led officials in some states, such as Michigan and California, to impose another round of lockdowns in an effort to curb virus spread. …
Utah Becomes Latest State To Ban Discredited LGBTQ ‘Conversion Therapy’
11/13/20
Utah has become the 19th — and most conservative — state in the U.S. to ban “conversion therapy” for minors. The widely discredited practice, aimed at changing a patient’s sexual orientation or gender identity, is now formally barred in the state after …
Project ZERO Aims To Eliminate Veteran Homelessness
11/11/20
When Joe Delpino learned there were 119 veterans living on the streets of the Lowcountry, South Carolina it became personal. “I’m humbled by what these guys do to serve our country and I want to try to help them as much as I can,” said Delpino, a retir …