Author Archives for Comms Team

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 Published on - July 7, 2016 8:09 pm Published by - Leave your thoughts

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 Published on - June 29, 2016 11:07 pm Published by - Leave your thoughts

MHA Q&A with Kathryn Salisbury: iHelp New York

What is iHelp New York? iHelp New York gives New Yorkers access to free, confidential and effective online cognitive behavioral therapy programs, or CBT for short. CBT is a tried, tested and effective way for people to improve their emotional well-being. iHelp is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, anywhere there is… View Article Published on - May 27, 2015 2:31 pm Published by - Leave your thoughts

Great News: New Yorkers can now text the HOPEline!

I would like to share some exciting news about the New York State HOPEline addiction referral and support service. Thanks to the partnership between MHA-NYC and the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), New Yorkers are now able to text HOPEline counselors to receive help whenever and wherever they need… View Article Published on - May 26, 2015 9:10 pm Published by - Leave your thoughts

MHA Q&A with Lisa Furst: Mental Health First Aid

What is Mental Health First Aid? Mental Health First Aid training gives people a way to help others who may be experiencing emotional distress or a psychiatric crisis.  It introduces people to risk factors and warning signs of mental health and substance use problems, and teaches them how to help people get the care they… View Article Published on - May 1, 2015 2:55 pm Published by - Leave your thoughts

New York’s First Lady Chirlane McCray and Daughter Chiara de Blasio Announce “Teen Text” Mental Health Initiative

New York City First Lady Chirlane McCray, her daughter Chiara de Blasio and First Deputy Health Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot have announced the launch of Teen Text, a new mental health resource for teens at 10 high schools throughout New York City. Teens at these schools can text “NYC Teen” to 65173 to receive prompt,… View Article Published on - March 25, 2015 7:48 pm Published by - Leave your thoughts

Two Years Later Sandy Survivors Cope With Emotional Distress By Signing Up For iHelp: Sandy Stress Relief

Two years ago, on October 29th, Superstorm Sandy made landfall and forever changed the lives of New Yorkers and residents from the surrounding areas. During an emotional, yet informative press conference on the storm’s anniversary, MHA-NYC announced its efforts to help Superstorm Sandy survivors recover from emotional distress with the launch of iHelp: Sandy Stress… View Article Published on - November 3, 2014 7:59 pm Published by - Leave your thoughts