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NNED – National Network to Eliminate Disparities in Behavioral …

The National Network to Eliminate Disparities in Behavioral Health (NNED) is a network of community-based organizations focused on the mental health and substance use issues of diverse racial and ethnic communities.The NNED supports information sharing, training, and technical assistance towards the goal of promoting behavioral health equity.

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National and Local Foundations Focusing on Behavioral Health …

WEBCIGNA Foundation – The Foundation is deeply committed to providing opportunities for individuals everywhere to achieve the best possible health. The Foundation’s main …

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Martin Luther King Jr. and Combating Mental Health Stigma

WEBAs an adult, King experienced bouts of severe depression. The stigma against individuals with mental illness, which we still battle today, was even more pronounced in the 1950s …

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Funding Opportunities

WEBYou can search for funding opportunities using the dropdown filters to the left and clicking the “Search” button. For example, you can select “Government” and “Mental Health” to …

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It Takes a Village: Addressing Behavioral Health Disparities in the

WEBDirector, Office of Behavioral Health Equity (OBHE) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration. Larke Nahme Huang, Ph.D., is a Senior Advisor in the …

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Trauma, Racism, Chronic Stress and the Health of Black …

WEB1 Trauma, Racism, Chronic Stress and the Health of Black Americans. SAMHSA’s Office of Behavioral Health Equity (OBHE) June 3, 2020 OBHE received the following request:

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NNED Virtual Roundtable: Understanding Behavioral Health Needs …

WEBFebruary 23, 2022 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST. Understanding Behavioral Health Needs in Refugee, Immigrant, and Asylee Communities. The National Network to Eliminate …

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Behavioral Health Equity Best Practices for African Americans

WEBThe Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) Office of Behavioral Health Equity invites you to join the Behavioral Health Equity Best Practices …

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Health and Healthcare Disparities Among Veterans with Serious

WEBThe report allows the VA, Veterans, and stakeholders to monitor the care vulnerable Veterans receive and set goals for improving their care. Chapter 7 of the Report focuses …

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Achieving Whole Health: Balancing Body, Mind and Spirit 2023

WEBDescription. The Achieving Whole Health: Balancing Body, Mind and Spirit (AWH) curriculum is an interactive, culturally responsive training that provides the tools and …

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The Stigma of Mental Illness in Small Towns

WEBThe Stigma of Mental Illness in Small Towns. March 27, 2018. Mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression are common among older adults in rural areas, affecting 10 to …

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IndexUS: What Healthy Black Women Can Teach Us About Health

WEBIndexUS is a result of listening to Black women—almost 60,000 strong. The Black Women’s Health Study, led by researchers at Boston University, has contributed to the …

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New HEAL Initiative Coordinates With the VA to Help Veterans

WEBMay 16, 2018 A private veterans’ group, AMVETS, is joining with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to try to help mentally ill veterans who have fallen through the …

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Native American Connections Opens New Behavioral Health …

WEBApril 16, 2021 Native American Connections (NAC) opened its newest behavioral health and supportive housing campus in Phoenix. The Patina Mountain …

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NNED Virtual Roundtable: Creating and Enhancing Pathways to a …

WEBDirector HBCU C.A.R.E.S. Leonissa Johnson, PhD, NCC is an Associate Professor at Clark Atlanta University in the Department of Counselor Education. Dr. …

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National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

WEBJuly is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month and the month offers organizations of all types and sizes a wonderful opportunity to create mental health …

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Reducing Mental Illness Stigma in Minority Communities

WEBStigma can create significant barriers for minority communities accessing mental health services. Members of racial groups can internalize negative stereotypes of their culture, leading to increased psychological distress and substance abuse. More than half of people do not receive treatment or help for their disorders.

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Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Opening Behavioral Health Center

WEBThe behavioral health center, which is scheduled to open in October, will be called Mógúán – “my heart” in the Ute dialect. “The building is the story of a transformed heart,” said Todd Giesen, the health center’s project director. “When a young person comes in, they’ve got a broken heart. But when they walk out, they’ve

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News & Announcements

WEBNews & Announcements. News & Announcements. The NNED keeps you in the know on what’s happening in behavioral health equity in the U.S. and around the …

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PFLAG Has Been a Lifesaving Resource for Families of LGBTQ Kids …

WEBJuly 3, 2018 On a seemingly normal day in 1972, Jeanne Manford and her son Morty walked together in what would eventually be known as the Christopher Street Liberation …

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