Author Archives for Comms Team
Kim Williams, President of MHA-NYC, and Lisa Furst, Assistant Vice President of MHA-NYC’s Center for Policy, Advocacy and Education, co-authored an article on insomnia in older adults in Today’s Geriatric Medicine. Read the full article here.
Published on - March 27, 2017 6:29 pm
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Join us at the 2017 Gala as we “Just Talk About It,” and help eliminate mental health stigma, positively impact outcomes, and make a lifetime of difference for the millions who struggle every day. Register here.
Published on - February 1, 2017 9:33 am
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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline experienced a significant, but short term increase in call volume the day before and after the election this past November. On Monday, November 7, 2016, there was a 15% increase in Lifeline calls, and a 51% increase on the Spanish Lifeline number. There were two “spikes”—or surges—in call volume on… View Article
Published on - January 19, 2017 11:25 am
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Keeping homes and families safer when our loved ones are in despair is not just a job for gun shop owners; it is a responsibility that we all must bear. This NY Times article underscores how important it is to inform gun owners and users about the risks of firearms in homes where a loved… View Article
Published on - January 10, 2017 11:24 am
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Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill Saturday changing the rules surrounding step therapy, a process by which insurers can require that certain drugs be tried first before approving a physician’s prescription. The bill, which passed unanimously in the State Senate and Assembly, does not ban the use of step therapy but does provide rules governing… View Article
Published on - January 6, 2017 11:22 am
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We wanted to take a moment to address the historic passage of the 21st Century Cures/Mental Health Reform Omnibus that was recently enacted and to highlight its relevance to the field of suicide prevention and crisis centers. The act is a result of years of bipartisan efforts and represents a recognition of a variety of health, mental… View Article
Published on - December 13, 2016 8:22 pm
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In light of the historic passage of the 21st Century Cures/Mental Health Reform Omnibus today, we put together some resources to help you understand what it may mean for you. Letter from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Director – MHA-NYC MHA-NYC’s EVP of Integrated Policy and Program Services, Kim Williams, discusses the 21st Century Cures Act with EVP of Marketing… View Article
Published on - December 13, 2016 11:21 am
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Published on - November 9, 2016 3:55 pm
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Dr. John Draper, Director of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, discusses the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ newest data on veterans suicide rates: This report is a stark reminder that there is much more that we can all do to prevent veteran suicides in our communities and in non-VA health care systems. The more than… View Article
Published on - July 7, 2016 8:09 pm
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Alan Rutsky, the treasurer of the MHA board, and a cherished member of our organization, has passed away. Alan has been a member of our board since 1998. His counsel, guidance and friendship to all of us cannot be replaced. Alan loved MHA, and looked at our growth with such happiness because it was an… View Article
Published on - June 29, 2016 11:07 pm
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