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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
Published by - Comms Team
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
Published by - Comms Team
Christian Burgess, Director of the Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH), a program administered by MHA-NYC for the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), reflects on the Orlando Pulse Nightclub tragedy six months later. On June 12, 2016, 49 people were shot and killed and 53 others injured at the Pulse LGBT Nightclub in Orlando,… View Article
Published on - December 12, 2016 11:20 am
Published by - Ashley Vactor
Brown paper covered the door to what was once my dermatologists’ office. Ever since the practice moved to a new location several blocks away, the second-story office sat dormant. No light. No visitors. No indication of who or what would move in next. I had a steady awareness of what was, or what was not,… View Article
Published on - December 12, 2016 11:18 am
Published by - Sarah Vander Schaaff
On this Veteran’s Day as we honor the men and women who fought so bravely on our behalf, let us also reaffirm our commitment to those who have sacrificed for our freedom. Veterans and their families continue to struggle with mental health issues among other needs. The VA and communities around the country have made advancements… View Article
Published on - November 11, 2016 11:14 am
Published by - Srinivasan Attoor
Anxiety. It’s a worry about what might happen. A worry about the future. The best way to manage these fears is to stay grounded in the present moment. I have spent the past few years working on my relationship with anxiety and here’s the good news: it doesn’t matter what the worry is about, the… View Article
Published on - November 9, 2016 3:49 pm
Published by - Sarah Vander Schaaff
Today, the CDC released new data that discusses the death rates of youth aged 10-14. The data compares suicide rates, motor vehicle rates and homicide rates for youth. Dr. John Draper, Director of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a program administered by MHA-NYC, shares his thoughts on this release and the statement by the National Action… View Article
Published on - November 4, 2016 3:38 pm
Published by - Srinivasan Attoor
By Jessica Giordano A voice comes on the telephone “How can I help you?” A sigh. “I don’t know. I’m afraid.” A sigh. “What’s going on?” “I don’t know; I’m just scared. I feel like I’m having a panic attack.” Deep breaths. “Ok, it’s ok. Let’s take some deep breaths.” And I go there. Through… View Article
Published on - November 3, 2016 8:51 pm
Published by - Srinivasan Attoor
Now that the school year is underway and kids are hopefully settling into the new routines of school, this is often the time of year when relationships start to solidify. And that means that your child, or teen, has probably reconnected with friends and started to make some new friends. It can also be a… View Article
Published on - October 12, 2016 11:59 am
Published by - Srinivasan Attoor
Being a kid can be exciting, fun and joyful, but it can also be stressful! As parents, caregivers, and teachers, we strive to enhance the joyful times and curb the stressful ones, but there are many factors over which we have no control. What we can control is our responses to your children and young… View Article
Published on - October 7, 2016 6:23 pm
Published by - Srinivasan Attoor