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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