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“On Wednesday, June 7th, the Mental Health Association of New York City (MHA–NYC) will host its 25th Gala Celebration, “Just Talk About It: Stories of Recovery and Success” at Gotham Hall in Manhattan. The benefit will focus on the power of “just talking about” mental health and will celebrate people who, through public words and… View Article
Published on - May 16, 2017 2:50 pm
Published by - Frances Gonzalez
In a recent interview with ABC News Anchor, Bill Ritter, MHA-NYC President, Kimberly Williams, spoke out about the importance of mental health care and what the public can do to to help those in need of support and services. Kim also touches on the progress made in the mental healthcare field over the last few… View Article
Published on - May 10, 2017 2:00 pm
Published by - Frances Gonzalez
It’s Mental Health Awareness Month! Millions of Americans have mental health conditions from children to adults. It’s important to understand the reality of mental health conditions in the U.S. and why organizations like MHA-NYC are here to help. Click here to read more.
Published on - May 5, 2017 3:54 pm
Published by - Frances Gonzalez
Published on - May 3, 2017 9:29 pm
Published by - MHA Admin
On April 21st, 2017, late night talk show host, Jimmy Kimmel, and his wife Molly, welcomed their newborn son William into the world. Just moments after meeting their baby, a nurse noticed something peculiar about the color of the baby’s skin. This observation resulted in immediate testing and the conclusion of tetralogy of Fallot with pulmonary… View Article
Published on - May 3, 2017 8:45 pm
Published by - Frances Gonzalez
Netflix’s new series, 13 Reasons Why, opened up the doors to change the conversation around depression and suicide. We created a petition to request that Netflix add the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number before or after each episode of the series, and share #BeThe1To resources that educate the public about ways that they can make a positive… View Article
Published on - May 3, 2017 4:12 pm
Published by - Frances Gonzalez
Def Jam artist Logic released his single “1-800-273-8255” ahead of his upcoming album Everybody. The song is an anthem that shares a story of an individual in crisis who finds help through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Thank you, Logic, for sharing this powerful suicide prevention message. See the press release here.
Published on - April 29, 2017 10:39 pm
Published by - MHA Admin
The Mental Health Association of New York City is hosting its 25th Annual Gala. Come join us on June 7th for an extraordinary event honoring NY Giants Wide Receiver Brandon Marshall & Michi Marshall, Co-Founders of Project 375, and The Zirinsky Family, Three Generations & Five Decades of Ground Breaking Work. For more information on… View Article
Published on - April 27, 2017 6:51 pm
Published by - Comms Team
MHA-NYC’s young professionals committee, Minds Ahead, hosted their second fundraising event last Thursday: a night full of art, apps, and more that benefited our Bronx Adolescent Skills Center. The art displayed was created by the center’s youth and the event also featured silent auction pieces submitted by local artists. Ticket sales and funds raised by the silent auction… View Article
Published on - April 26, 2017 7:31 pm
Published by - Frances Gonzalez
Columbia University neuroscientist, Rebecca Brachman, recently shared groundbreaking evidence at a TED Talk in Vancouver. Brachman’s research supports the idea that mental illness found in post-war (and even pre-war) veterans can be prevented with the drug ketamine. The 34 year old went on to explain her hypothesis and results when testing her theory on mice…. View Article
Published on - April 26, 2017 3:17 pm
Published by - Frances Gonzalez