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.
University to Launch Innovative Mental Health Program for Student Veterans
07/31/24
In recognition of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, the University’s Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) is pleased to announce the launch of the OVMA Resiliency Program (ORP) in partnership with Falk College and Hendricks Chapel. The …
Where Refugees Live Matters to Their Long-Term Mental Health
07/29/24
A recently published study led by Dr. Peter Schofield found that refugees living in a neighborhood with a higher proportion of co-nationals were less likely to be diagnosed with a psychotic disorder, like schizophrenia, or post-traumatic stress disorde …
High School Student Uses Listening to Share Hispanic Mental Health Message
07/26/24
Since 2023, a Burges High School student has set up a listening table in the school’s courtyard every Friday during lunch to invite his fellow students to talk with him about anything. He simply listens without judgment and doesn’t offer advice. Ortega …
Recognizing Minority Mental Health Barriers: An Honest Conversation
07/24/24
Mental health conditions can affect anyone regardless of race and ethnicity, yet according Health data collected by the KFF organization in 2023 found that among adults with any mental illness, Black (39%), Hispanic (36%), and Asian (25%) adu …
Mental Health ‘Without Shame’: How Filipino American Teens Got a Program Made Just for Them
07/22/24
Growing up in Santa Clarita, Ellie Magsaysay was one of the few Asian American kids in her neighborhood, and certainly one of the few Filipino Americans. Some people seemed confused by her background, she said, and assumed she wasn’t Asian. It’s affect …
Mental Health and LGBTQ Seniors
07/19/24
There are 1.5 million LGB adults age 65 and older in the U.S. For all seniors, aging poses many mental health issues — but for these LGB as well as trans and gender-nonconforming elders, mental health is an even more pressing matter. Due to a lifetime …
Navigating Healthcare Inequities and Addressing the Health Disparities of Indigenous Peoples
07/17/24
There are many endemics and challenges that impact Indigenous Peoples. Across the world, we are disproportionately affected by chronic conditions and lower life expectancy; we have a higher prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and substance abuse. Add …
Partner of the Month – August
07/15/24
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. Seattle Children’s Alyssa Burnett Adult Life Center has been selected as the Partner of the Month for August. Seattl …
“Hood Wellness” Shows How Community Care Heals Black Mental Health
07/15/24
Tamela Gordon was in her early-30s when she realized how the self-care trend was quietly killing her mind. While living in New York, she was using a couple of different methods to nurse her addiction, low self-worth, body image issues and other problem …
Autism and ADHD Frequently Overlap. People Living With Both Can Feel Misunderstood
07/12/24
You may have seen some new ways to describe when someone is autistic and also has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The terms ‘AuDHD’ or sometimes ‘AutiADHD’ are being used on social media, with people describing what they experience or …