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.
How Many People Are Receiving Mental Health Treatment in Kansas
07/05/24
More than 5 million American adults were receiving mental health treatment at a state-monitored mental health facility in 2022, according to a report from the Department of Health and Human Services released in April, an increase from last year. Howeve …
Community Approaches to Counter Hate: Introducing HEART Resources
07/05/24
In recognition of National Minority Mental Health Month, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Office of Behavioral Health Equity (OBHE), in collaboration with the National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Healt …
How PhD Students and Other Academics Are Fighting the Mental-Health Crisis in Science
07/03/24
On the first day of her class, Annika Martin asks the assembled researchers at the University of Zurich in Switzerland to roll out their yoga mats and stand with their feet spread wide apart. They place their hands on their hips before swinging their t …
Veterans With Service Dogs May Have Fewer PTSD Symptoms, Higher Quality of Life
07/01/24
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Gretchen Evans served in the United States Army for 27 years until a rocket blast in Afghanistan brought her career to an abrupt end in 2006. At just 46 years old, Evans was left with near-total hearing loss, a traumatic brain …
Brooklyn Nonprofits Tailor Mental Health Care to Their Immigrant Clients’ Cultures
06/28/24
A class where children learn to make chocolate while building a sense of community; a poetry workshop where migrants write and recite their stories of migration; and a wellness event where immigrant women youth explore different self-care stations like …
Partner of the Month – July
06/27/24
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. Step Nation Inc. has been selected as the Partner of the Month for July in celebration of National Minority Mental Health …
A New Community Mental Health Program Supports Latino Residents in Orange County
06/26/24
For 24 years, Diana Huerta has been the only member of her family living in the United States. The rest, still in Mexico, are in touch often, but talking to them on the phone doesn’t cure the anxiety and depression she feels from being isolated in a pr …
Cultural Competent Care: How This Sacramento Nonprofit Helps AAPI Communities Combat Suicide
06/24/24
Supporting Community Connections prioritizes wellness as a means of early suicide prevention, said Lakshmi Malroutu, chief operations officer for Asian Pacific Community Counseling. By providing services and events that clients enjoy, it promotes socia …
Overcoming Barriers to AAPI Mental Health Treatment
06/21/24
When addressing mental health amongst AAPI communities, nuanced care goes beyond overcoming linguistic barriers, moving towards understanding cultural norms that can powerfully affect attitudes towards mental health. According to The Asian A …
Lesbian and Bisexual Women Die Earlier Than Straight Women, Decadeslong Study Finds
06/19/24
Lesbian and bisexual women die significantly earlier than heterosexual women, according to a new study, and it’s likely due in part to discrimination. The role sexuality plays in overall health is a subject that’s attracted researchers for decades, res …