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.
‘Model Minority’ Myth: Its Impact on Well-Being and Mental Health
08/26/20
The “model minority” myth implies that certain ethnic minorities are better than others: better at adjusting to a different culture, more hardworking, more academically gifted. But this false narrative can segregate communities and cause a lot of harm …
COVID-19 Mental Stress Hits Latinxs More
08/24/20
Experts are sounding the alarm that beyond the physical and mortal toll the coronavirus has taken on Americans, its impact on mental health can be severe as well, especially for Latinxs as that population remains disproportionately affec …
Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19 Among Native Americans
08/20/20
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a study on August 19, 2020 examining how COVID-19 is affecting American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) — one of the populations at highest risk for the disease. Researchers found that, in 23 s …
Struggling With Mental Health Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
08/17/20
The mental health effects of the coronavirus are showing up in significant ways for Americans struggling to cope with the pandemic, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In the final week of Ju …
Addressing Racial Health Disparities In The COVID-19 Pandemic: Immediate And Long-Term Policy Solutions
08/10/20
The devastating impact of COVID-19 is apparent, with nearly three million confirmed cases and more than 131,000 deaths in the US. Among those affected, communities of color bear the brunt of the pandemic. Health disparities in the COVID-19 crisis call …
NNED Partner of the Month – August 2020
08/06/20
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. Change Happens! has been selected as the Partner of the Month for August. Change Happens!, formerly known as Families Und …
The Drug Overdose Epidemic Affects All Communities
08/04/20
In the last few decades, the drug overdose epidemic has worsened dramatically. The number of deaths from drug overdoses has skyrocketed, particularly among White people and people who live in rural areas. This aspect of the epidemic has gotten a lot of …
School Discipline is Racially Biased and Increases Misbehavior
07/31/20
A new study, published in American Psychologist, examines the impact of official infractions given for minor misconduct, or minor infractions, on students in the American school system. Researchers found that minor infractions negatively impact adolesc …
Black and Latinx Gay and Bi Men Are Less Likely to Use PrEP
07/29/20
Most gay and bisexual men of all racial and ethnic groups are now aware of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent HIV, but Black and Latino men are less likely than white men to have discussed PrEP with a health care provider and to have used it wi …
Suicide Rate For Native American Women Is Up 139%
07/23/20
The US suicide rate is up 33% since 1999, but for Native American women and men, the increase is even greater: 139% and 71%, respectively, according to an analysis out this week from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for …