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.
Mental Health Clinics Are Helping U.S. Latinos Bridge Language and Access Barriers
08/26/24
The 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health showed that just over one-fifth of Hispanic adults reported having a mental illness, defined in the report as a diagnosed mental, behavioral or emotional disorder that may have interfered with their lives …
Holistic Mental Health Key to Maui’s Recovery
08/23/24
On an ongoing basis, Wailuku nonprofit Ka‘ehu invites families impacted by the August 2023 wildfires to partake in lei making, lauhala weaving, plant stamping, T-shirt printing and other cultural activities. The repetitive tasks gr …
Mental Health in Asian American Communities: Overcoming Stigma
08/21/24
Research estimates that 57.8 million people across the U.S. are experiencing challenges with various mental illnesses. Despite this, societal biases against mental health issues persist. Mental illnesses can be effectively treated, but there is a socie …
Partner of the Month – October
08/19/24
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. ConnectFamilias has been selected as the Partner of the Month for October for Hispanic Heritage Month. ConnectFamilias Fa …
A 988 Crisis Lifeline for LGBTQ+ Youths Launched a Year Ago. It’s Been Swamped.
08/19/24
The numbers are staggering: 39% of young people who identify as LGBTQ+ seriously considered attempting suicide within the last year. The data, from a May 2024 study by the Trevor Project, a crisis intervention nonprofit for LGBTQ+ youth, also show …
Partner of the Month – September
08/16/24
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. DiDi Hirsch has been selected as the Partner of the Month for September in awareness of Suicide Prevention Month. Didi Hi …
Tribal Nations, Urban Indian Health Organizations, to Receive $6.5m for Behavioral Health Support
08/16/24
Tribal nations and Urban Indian Health Organizations will receive $6.5 million in one-time grants for behavioral health services in Native American communities, the Governor’s Office announced Wednesday. The Behavioral Health System for Future Generati …
Simone Biles, the Power of Black Mental Health
08/14/24
On Aug. 1, Simone Biles, who was raised in Spring, Texas, vaulted into history in Paris by earning her eighth Olympic gold medal. Even as the 27-year-old nimbly navigated balance beams and uneven bars, defying gravity and even ankle injury as she leape …
He Lingered for Months in Jail; Long Waits for Texas Mental Health Beds Mean He’s Not Alone
08/12/24
During his six months in the Tarrant County Jail, Kai’Yere Campbell kept asking his mom, “Am I going home?” For a long time, Shantel Taylor didn’t have an answer for him. Campbell is intellectually and developmentally disabled, according to Taylor, and …
New Report Sheds Light on West Virginia’s Homeless Population
08/09/24
Calling it the first comprehensive study on homelessness in West Virginia, the Department of Human Services released a new report highlighting demographics of the unhoused. DoHS’ Bureau for Behavioral Health released its “Assessment of West Virgin …