Meet some of the people whose lives were transformed with the help of Vibrant’s work and programs. Hear their stories, their words, and their voices, through these stories of hope and change.
July 16, 2019
Mental Health in Ethnic Minorities and Immigrants
By Anitha Iyer, PhD, Chief Clinical Officer and Vice President, Crisis and Behavioral Health Technologies at Vibrant Emotional Health The decision to seek mental health care requires one to overcome various internal barriers. For ethnic minorities and/or immigrants, additional systemic barriers may further complicate care-seeking and connection. Systemic barriers that impact minority and immigrant communities… View Article
July 9, 2019
What I Learned Interning at Vibrant
By Paige Danehy, Intern, Summer 2019 Vicarious trauma. Something that I was not aware of before I started my internship at Vibrant Emotional Health, yet something I am so glad I was able to become familiar with. On my first day interning, I participated in a vicarious trauma training and learned its true meaning and… View Article
March 28, 2019
Coping With Distress after International Disasters: Tips & Resources for Individuals, Families & Communities
When a natural or human-caused disaster (such as earthquakes, typhoons, floods, disease outbreaks; terrorist attacks, war & conflict, transportation accidents, etc.) occurs in another country, news of the event can trigger strong feelings of anxiety, fear, confusion or loneliness, including if: You have loved ones in the impacted area You’re from the area or have… View Article
March 21, 2019
Engaging Organizations in Trauma Informed Practice: The TIPPS Workshop Series
Increasingly, the behavioral health field is recognizing the impact of trauma in human development and its implications in the occurrence or exacerbation of mental and substance use disorders. This growing awareness was ignited by groundbreaking research emerging in the mid-1990s demonstrating that adults who had experienced traumatic events as children were far more likely than… View Article
February 6, 2019
Facebook Live Discussion in Honor of the Upcoming One Year Anniversary of the Parkland, FL, Shootings
The Disaster Distress Helpline Facebook page held a Facebook Live discussion in honor of the upcoming one year anniversary of the Parkland, FL, shootings. Christian Burgess, Director of the Disaster Distress Helpline, and Lidija Hurni, Coordinator of Best Practices in Disaster Mental Health, shared common distress warning signs, coping tips, and more. Watch the full… View Article
December 24, 2018
Gift ideas for people in your life who have been impacted by a disaster
While gift-giving can be fun, it can also be challenging to find the ‘right’ gift for some of our loved ones, especially for those who have recently experienced a disaster or other traumatic event. Loved ones who have experienced disaster may still be grappling with their losses, painful memories, or other difficult emotions as they… View Article
December 7, 2018
Statement on the Proposed Public Charge Rule
The immigration policy of the United States is under considerable revision, and at times, proposed changes to immigration regulations can have a direct impact on behavioral health. One such feature of current United States immigration policy includes a regulation known as the “public charge” rule. This is a test that is used to determine whether… View Article
November 21, 2018
Emotional Wellness This Holiday Season
In this informative Q&A that addresses common misconceptions related to mental health concerns during the holidays, Lisa Furst, LMSW, MPH, Assistant Vice President of the Center for Policy, Advocacy and Education at Vibrant Emotional Health, makes recommendations and provides supportive resources that will help you and your loved ones remain emotionally healthy this season. Q: Is it… View Article
October 23, 2018
Staying in Balance Updated Toolkit
Through good times and difficult times, communities throughout New York City have always come together to meet the immediate needs of neighbors, celebrate strength and resilience, and mobilize for improved conditions and services. During times of crisis, those on the front lines of providing help and healing to community members are just as affected as… View Article