Results for What’s Happening at Vibrant
Smartphones can be found everywhere in today’s society. According to a study conducted by Jean M. Twenge, “a 2017 survey of more than 5,000 American teens found that three out of four owned an iPhone.” The smartphone era is creating several changes in behaviors and attitudes when comparing generations. Reliability on multiple applications for talking/texting, dating, and driving is… View Article
Published on - August 3, 2017 5:56 pm
Published by - Frances Gonzalez
Following the premiere of “13 Reasons Why” in March 2017, suicide-related search queries escalated by a whopping 19%, reflecting nearly 900,000 to 1.5 million more searches. Read more about this study here. If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available… View Article
Published on - August 2, 2017 2:13 pm
Published by - Frances Gonzalez
Mental health advocate and MHA-NYC 2017 Gala honoree, Brandon Marshall, spoke to the owners of the National Football League about his experience with mental health and what society needs to know to end the stigma. Read USA Today’s article here.
Published on - July 27, 2017 4:18 pm
Published by - Frances Gonzalez
Published on - July 25, 2017 1:56 pm
Published by - Comms Team
MHA-NYC President & CEO, Kimberly Williams, alongside Lisa Furst, MHA-NYC’s Assistant Vice President, Michael B. Friedman, Adjunct Associate Professor at Columbia University, Paul S. Nestadt, Johns Hopkins supervising psychiatrist and post-doctoral fellow, and Lina M. Rodriguez, Columbia University research assistant, have co-authored an article on the importance of proper housing for older individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia. “Not so many years… View Article
Published on - July 20, 2017 3:08 pm
Published by - Comms Team
Peer support groups, much like the Alcoholics Anonymous programs, are becoming more prevalent in the mental health community. In places like Texas, paid-peer support counselors are helping to improve the lives of individuals living with mental illness while filling the supply gap among mental health professionals. Many of these counselors live with mental illness themselves…. View Article
Published on - July 12, 2017 4:39 pm
Published by - Frances Gonzalez
“If you’re here, you’re receiving the great, free resources that the university provides—basically, that’s all you know.” Studies show college students with access to a licensed therapist on campus have benefited both personally and academically. But the growing issue colleges need to address is preparing their students how to lose these resources and move forward… View Article
Published on - June 27, 2017 2:32 pm
Published by - Frances Gonzalez
“The Mental Health Association of New York City (MHA-NYC) raised over half a million dollars to support programs and services that improve the lives of people impacted by mental health challenges in New York City and across the United States. The organization’s 25th Anniversary Gala, which was held at Gotham Hall and themed “Just Talk About… View Article
Published on - June 21, 2017 4:12 pm
Published by - Frances Gonzalez
On June 14, 2017, MHA-NYC was awarded Mental Health America’s 2017 Innovation in Programming award at the Mental Health America Conference in Washington, D.C. The award recognizes MHA-NYC’s groundbreaking efforts to offer internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy with live telephone, text, and chat support. The programs can be accessed by computer, tablet, or phone. In collaboration… View Article
Published on - June 20, 2017 9:37 pm
Published by - Frances Gonzalez
By Christian Burgess, Director, Disaster Distress Helpline, MHA-NYC “…Always interested in making a positive impact on people’s lives and in the community…” “…Wouldn’t want anyone to spread hate for her; she’d rather they spread more love, keep friends and family close, and have a good time doing it…” “…A proud and fierce advocate for her… View Article
Published on - June 9, 2017 4:48 pm
Published by - Christian Burgess