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.
Zimbabwe Program Enlists Grandmas to Combat Depression
11/29/18
Globally, more than 300 million people suffer from depression, according to the World Health Organization. Depression is the world’s leading cause of disability and it contributes to 800,000 suicides per year, the majority of which occur in developing …
American Indians and Alaska Natives Must be Included in Research on Adverse Childhood Experiences
11/27/18
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are an increasing area of interest among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. As this field of study grows, an equity lens can facilitate a greater understanding of the structural, historic, …
Hawaiian Nonprofit Focuses on Purpose and Peer Support to Improve Mental Health
11/16/18
Pupilla, 53, is homeless and is staying at Waikiki Health’s Next Step Shelter until he can find permanent housing, which he hopes will be soon. The Long Island, New York, native comes from an affluent background and was well-adjusted until he was 17. “ …
Disaggregating Data, Confronting Stigma to Understand Mental Health Service Gaps for Asian Americans
11/14/18
A new report lists multiple ways in which lawmakers and other thought leaders across the country can help Asian American communities obtain improved access to mental health services. Nationally, about 37 percent of people of Asian descent indicate that …
They’ve Given Us Their Best – It’s Time to Give Veterans Our Best
11/09/18
The following was written by and from the perspective of Jeannie Campbell, Executive Vice President & COO of the National Council for Behavioral Health. On November 11, Veterans Day, we honor our heroes – the men and women who answered the call to …
Mental Health Needs of Black People are Not Being Met
11/08/18
There is a mental health crisis in the black community, which calls for improved cultural competency training for all psychiatrists as well as more openness among blacks to talk about these issues, said APA President Altha Stewart, M.D. She spoke on Th …
NNED Partner of the Month – November 2018
11/01/18
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects an organization to highlight once a month. White Mountain Apache Behavioral Health Services has been selected as the Partner of the Month for November in celebra …
2019 Open Enrollment for Health Insurance Plans is November 1 – December 15!
10/31/18
The six-part Preparing for 2019 Open Enrollment series was prepared by HRSA’s ACE TA Center to help agencies assist clients with enrollment and renewals during the 2019 Marketplace Open Enrollment Period, November 1 through December 15, 2018 in most st …
Addressing Mental Health, Cancer Disparities in Hispanic and Latinx Populations
10/30/18
Hispanics/Latinos are the largest minority group in the United States with over 59 million people comprising 18% of the population. However, this growing population’s access to health care is limited by disproportionate rates of underinsurance and …
Domestic Violence Shelter Closes Doors, Reorganizes to Better Serve
10/29/18
The Center for Women and Families is closing its domestic violence and sexual assault emergency shelter, but the move should actually increase the presence of the nonprofit and the reach of its services in Southern Indiana, President and CEO …