August 5, 2016
#WriteOnSarah: Vacation from Anxiety
Sarah Vander Schaaff is a writer, blogger and a mother of two from New Jersey, who has struggled with Obsessive-compulsive disorder for as long as she can remember. Her courageous column in the Washington Post (“Obsessive –compulsive disorder nearly ruined her life”, January 4th) received international attention for its honesty and openness. This is the first blog… View Article
July 7, 2016
Dr. John Draper’s Statement on VA’s New Suicide Data
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
June 29, 2016
A Note from Our CEO on the Passing of Alan Rutsky
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
June 20, 2016
#WriteOnSarah: When Labor is the Scariest Day of Your Life – The NICU and PTSD
Sarah Vander Schaaff is a writer, blogger and a mother of two from New Jersey, who has struggled with Obsessive-compulsive disorder for as long as she can remember. Her courageous column in the Washington Post (“Obsessive –compulsive disorder nearly ruined her life”, January 4th) received international attention for its honesty and openness. This is the first blog… View Article
June 16, 2016
Pulse Nightclub Shooting in Orlando, Florida
We here at MHA-NYC are proud to administer the Disaster Distress Helpline, the first national hotline dedicated to providing year-round disaster crisis counseling. In the aftermath of the recent tragedy in Orlando, Florida, we’d like to remind everyone that this service provides 24/7 crisis counseling and emotional support for anyone struggling with distress or other mental… View Article
June 14, 2016
#WriteOnSarah: Children, PTSD and Another Act of Terrorism
Sarah Vander Schaaff is a writer, blogger and a mother of two from New Jersey, who has struggled with Obsessive-compulsive disorder for as long as she can remember. Her courageous column in the Washington Post (“Obsessive –compulsive disorder nearly ruined her life”, January 4th) received international attention for its honesty and openness. This is the first blog… View Article
June 8, 2016
A Letter From a Past Student in Our Y.E.S. Program
This letter was received by an MHA-NYC Program Director from a past student who utilized our Y.E.S. Program. It’s been #OnOurMinds ever since. Learn more about the program here. Dear Ms. Kotkin, I hope this email finds you well. It is hard to believe that it has been two years since I left the Y.E.S…. View Article
June 1, 2016
A PTSD Month Statement From Our CEO
With the start of June, we begin PTSD Awareness Month and as with so many other mental health challenges, individuals with PTSD often face loneliness and stigma. The traumatic events that can cause PTSD, like a sexual or physical assault, the unexpected death of a loved one, an accident, a battlefield experience or a natural… View Article
June 1, 2016
#WriteOnSarah: Mental Illness in Children – Invisible Until You Look
Sarah Vander Schaaff is a writer, blogger and a mother of two from New Jersey, who has struggled with Obsessive-compulsive disorder for as long as she can remember. Her courageous column in the Washington Post (“Obsessive –compulsive disorder nearly ruined her life”, January 4th) received international attention for its honesty and openness. This is the… View Article