July 15, 2014
MHA-NYC Gala Recognizes Corporate Leaders Committed to Hiring Veterans
Honoring Longtime Advocate for Veterans and their Families Gregory J. Fleming, President, Morgan Stanley Wealth and Investment Management, and Medal of Honor Recipient Staff Sergeant Salvatore A. Giunta ABC News Correspondent Bob Woodruff, and Lee Woodruff to Host Gala NEW YORK, NY – July 15, 2014: On October 1, the Mental Health Association of New… View Article
July 2, 2014
The Start of a Fulfilling Career: Joel’s Story
Joel’s experience at the ASC in the Bronx prepared him not only for a new job opportunity and college, but he learned the importance of coping with his emotional challenges in order to grow and achieve life-goals. When Joel completed the program at the Bronx Adolescent Skills Center (ASC), he thought that his experience with… View Article
June 13, 2014
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
From June 12-13, 2014, MHA-NYC hosted a Youth Mental Health First Aid Training for the Department of Youth and Community Development’s programs for at-risk youth. Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a course designed to teach citizens how to help adolescents who may be experiencing a mental health challenge, disorder, or crisis until the appropriate… View Article
June 9, 2014
President Obama Hosts the Healthy Kids and Safe Sports Concussion Summit
President Obama’s recent White House Summit on youth concussions is a key step toward to addressing the growing public health concern of concussions and the need for better identification, assessment, and treatment approaches for younger individuals. The summit not only advanced attention to much needed research, but also highlighted prevention, detection and awareness about sports-related… View Article
June 4, 2014
Priorities Lead to Success: Brandon’s Story
Brandon learned that he needed to set priorities in order to reach his professional goals. At MHA-NYC’s Adolescent Skills Center, he’s learned to take school seriously and is working with the dedicated staff to get on track as he aims to earn a college degree in business. Social studies isn’t a difficult subject for Brandon,… View Article
May 29, 2014
The Effects of Lockdowns on Our Mental Health
In the wake of the recent mass violence in California, the importance of preparedness and safety is pushed to the forefront of our minds. Yet, experiencing an actual ‘lockdown’ order also presents a very real risk for emotional distress among not only those under the order, but for their loved ones outside of the targeted… View Article
May 23, 2014
Mental Health Matters to MHA-NYC
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we here at MHA-NYC decided to share just a few of the reasons why mental health matters to us. “…mental happiness and self-acceptance are the most important things for a fulfilling life.” – Justin Epstein, Membership Assistant, Link2Health Solutions, Inc. “…it helps me ride the unpredictable wave of life! I… View Article
May 20, 2014
Giving Up is Not an Option: Debra’s Story
Debra, a diligent student taking classes at MHA-NYC’s Harlem Bay PROS program, lives by the mantra “giving up is not an option.” A vibrant woman who graces the front desk at the MHA-NYC corporate office a few times a month, Debra is always willing to help get the job done whenever and wherever needed. Due to her… View Article
May 15, 2014
Healing the Hurt: Enhancing Resilience in the Wake of Trauma
As part of Mental Health Month, today the MHA-NYC and the NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD) led a dynamic symposium that educated human services professionals who work closely with clients who experienced past trauma. Targeting a breadth of traumatic experiences, specifically related to children and young adults, the half-day event introduced attendees… View Article