Author Archives for Comms Team

Minds Ahead and the Rock ‘n Roll Half Marathon

This guest post is by Taylor Clark, co-chair of MHA-NYC’s young professionals council, Minds Ahead. Taylor lives in NYC and works as a Senior Consultant in Ernst & Young’s Financial Services Advisory practice. She previously held a summer internship at MHA-NYC’s Bronx Adolescent Skills Center where she was incredibly fortunate to witness the impact of… View Article Published on - October 26, 2017 8:27 pm Published by -

Superstorm Sandy 5-Year Anniversary

October 29th marks five years since Superstorm Sandy hit New York and New Jersey, flooding streets, subway and traffic tunnels and cutting off power to millions, for several days. It was an event many of us at MHA-NYC remember all too well, as our main office at 50 Broadway was also without power in the immediate… View Article Published on - October 20, 2017 7:15 pm Published by -

My Interview With a Rohingya Refugee: What Do You Say to a Woman Whose Baby Was Thrown Into a Fire?

Jeffrey Gettleman, of the New York Times, shares his experience interviewing a woman named Rajuma. “She told me (and everything she said was consistent with dozens of other witness accounts) that Myanmar government soldiers stormed into her village in August and burned down each house. They separated the men from the women and summarily executed… View Article Published on - October 19, 2017 7:58 pm Published by -

Logic’s song is saving the lives of those contemplating suicide

“A song about a desperate caller contemplating suicide is resonating with millions of listeners — and saving lives. That’s because the song’s title, “1-800-273-8255,” is also the phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Logic, a rapper and songwriter originally from Gaithersburg, Maryland, came up with the single’s concept: A person in despair reaching out to the… View Article Published on - October 17, 2017 2:18 pm Published by -

The Bronx’s Quiet, Brutal War With Opioids

“The dramatic rise in opioid-related deaths has devastated communities around the United States in recent years, and has stirred concern among law enforcement and public health officials alike in New York City.” Terrell Jones, a longtime resident of the Bronx and educator with the New York Harm Reduction Educators, always keeps a dose of naloxone, a medication… View Article Published on - October 13, 2017 1:48 pm Published by -

MHA-NYC Continues to “Just Talk About It”

As the country continues to shine a spotlight on mental health, MHA-NYC and its programs have played a significant role in the media and the public’s growing discourse on mental health and wellness this quarter. In July, the NFL Life Line’s work with current and former NFL Players, staff, and their families was highlighted by… View Article Published on - October 11, 2017 3:19 pm Published by -

Minds Ahead Laces Up for Wellness

Minds Ahead, MHA-NYC’s young leaders council, are lacing up their running shoes in the name of mental health and wellness. To raise awareness of mental health and support the work of the Mental Health Association of New York City, the Minds Ahead team committed to running the Rock N’ Roll Half Marathon and five-mile race… View Article Published on - October 11, 2017 3:10 pm Published by -

MHA-NYC and National Suicide Prevention Month 2017

During September, National Suicide Prevention Month, MHA-NYC’s and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s #BeThe1To movement successfully illustrated to thousands the importance of being there for someone who may need it most. The five action steps provide useful tools that anyone can use, year round, to #BeThe1To prevent suicide. Over 20,000 users visited bethe1to.com in September to… View Article Published on - October 10, 2017 8:51 pm Published by -

Disaster Distress Helpline Supports Those Affected by Hurricanes

Over the past several weeks, the United States has experienced several major disaster events with long-lasting impacts on both the regions immediately affected and the country as a whole. In the wake of these major disaster events, the Disaster Distress Helpline has seen record call volume, and has risen to meet the increased need. In… View Article Published on - October 10, 2017 8:36 pm Published by -

CVS Taps A Design Legend To Reinvent The Prescription Label

“With the profusion of online pharmacies, CVS realized that to give people a reason to come in, it had to design a better service.” The new prescription labels are just a start for a number of things CVS has on its roadmap, including ways to bundle together medications meant to be taken at the same… View Article Published on - October 5, 2017 8:58 pm Published by -