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.
Filipino American Mental Health Matters: Advancing Health and Wellbeing in the U.S.
10/26/18
Philippine American Foundation for Charities, Inc (PAFC) & Philippine Embassy, convened an inaugural forum on Filipino American Mental Health on October 20, 2018, for a discussion around advancing mental health efforts in the Filipino American comm …
Life-threatening Birth Complications More Common in Minorities
10/24/18
On Valentine’s Day 2017, Ebony Boyd picked up some holiday doughnuts as she headed to work feeling “blessed and happy,” she recalls. She was six months pregnant and excited to be having a baby whom she and her boyfriend had already named. But a few hou …
Physician Assistant in Fairbanks to a Vending Machine in Interior Alaska: Witnessing Tribal Health
10/23/18
The following was written by and from the perspective of Eric D. Hargan, Deputy Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. A key piece to success in serving the American people involves going to them in person and hearing what is im …
Surgeon General’s Request for Input: “Community Health and Prosperity”
10/22/18
The Office of the Surgeon General, with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), plans to develop and produce a report by the U.S. Surgeon General on the link between investments in community health and community and other mea …
Overcoming Obstacles while Aging with HIV
10/19/18
Lillibeth Gonzalez proudly celebrated her 26th “HIVersary” on June 2, marking yet another milestone for the woman who has overcome addiction, domestic violence, stigma and the AIDS-related deaths of three siblings. “I went through hell and back to get …
Reflections on World Mental Health Day 2018 (October 10)
10/17/18
Adolescence and the early years of adulthood are a time of life when many changes occur, for example changing schools, leaving home, and starting university or a new job. For many, these are exciting times. They can also be times of stress and apprehen …
The Reality of Navigating the Mental Health System as a Black Woman
10/16/18
The following was written by and from the perspective of Vanessa Willhoughby At the age of 13, I experienced my first serious bout of depression and anxiety. What I was experiencing included mainly an uncontrollable, relentless chokehold of self-hatred …
National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) 2018: Ending HIV is Everyone’s Job
10/15/18
October 15th is National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD); this important campaign brings together Hispanic/Latinx communities, Hispanic/Latinx service providers and organizations providing services to Hispanic/Latinx throughout the U.S. and territori …
Save the Date for NNEDLearn 2019!
10/11/18
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration invites National Network to Eliminate Disparities in Behavioral Health (NNED) members to participate in its ninth annual training opportunity for community-based organizations, NNEDLearn 201 …
‘A National Emergency’: Suicide Rate Spikes among Young US Veterans
10/09/18
Suicide rates have jumped substantially among young military veterans, according to new data from the US Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans aged 18 to 34 have higher rates of suicide than any other age group, the VA says in its National Suicide D …