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.
Alaskan Native Health Center Listened to Community’s Needs, Integrated Mental and Physical Care
03/26/18
It’s a truism that the mind and the body are connected, but the U.S. health care system has long treated them as separate—with separate doctors, separate hospitals, separate payment systems. That’s a major reason people with acute mental illnesses don’ …
Therapy Dogs Help Students Cope with Trauma, Reduce Stress, Anxiety and Improve School Attendance
03/23/18
In the wake of the school shootings in Florida, therapy dogs have been used as a way to provide comfort and support for students returning to school. Research has shown therapy dogs can reduce stress and provide a sense of connection in difficult situa …
For Millions of Americans, Lack of Access to Water Isn’t Just a Drought Problem
03/22/18
The 4 million residents of drought-stricken Cape Town, South Africa, have held Day Zero at bay. Their water-saving efforts appear to have kept the city’s taps from running dry just yet. But as Capetonians breathed a sigh of relief this month, some Amer …
Suicidal Thoughts More Common in Older Chinese-Americans Who’ve Faced Bias, Particularly Immigrants
03/21/18
The impact of prejudice and racial bias on health shouldn’t be underestimated, a new study affirms. Researchers looked at the relationship between discrimination and suicide ideation, or suicidal thoughts, among older Chinese-Americans. The results, p …
These Men Reveal What They Wish Others Knew About Men’s Mental Health
03/19/18
More and more men are struggling with mental illness, which means more and more are struggling to talk about it. Though it doesn’t apply to all men, so many men avoid talking about what’s going on inside their minds out of fear of being judged or ignor …
Listen to ‘The Daily’: Puerto Rico’s Mental Health Crisis
03/19/18
Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico as a Category 4 storm on Sept. 20, flooding neighborhoods and villages and cutting power to 3.4 million people. More than four months later, much of the island is still in shock. A recent visit to a suicide prev …
Teenagers Who Use E-Cigarettes Exposed to Cancer-Causing Toxins
03/16/18
Teenagers who use e-cigarettes expose themselves to cancer-causing toxins, particularly if they choose fruit-flavored products, a new study reports. Urine tests revealed elevated levels of five different toxins in the bodies of teens who use e-cigarett …
Writing About Trauma can Improve Mental and Physical Health
03/15/18
Writing about upsetting experiences can improve both mental and physical health, researchers have found. Studies show that people who hold in major secrets are more likely to have health problems compared to those who do not. This is what led Universit …
Black Panther is a Gorgeous, Groundbreaking Celebration of Black Culture
03/14/18
Marvel’s Black Panther is a cultural phenomenon, a historic box office success that’s brought in rave reviews and sparked conversation all over social media and traditional media alike. There are no signs of the excitement abating, either, as the conve …
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: Prevention is a Collective Effort
03/12/18
The following post was written by and from the perspective of Nicole Greene, the Acting Director Office on Women’s Health and shared on the Office of Women’s Health website. We have seen tremendous improvements in HIV treatment and prevention over the …