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“I always say that football is my platform, not my purpose. I believe my purpose is to serve as an example for people who are suffering from mental illness — to show them that it’s O.K. to seek help.” New York Giants Wide Receiver Brandon Marshall opens up about his pursuit in spreading mental health… View Article
Published on - June 1, 2017 2:54 pm
Published by - Ashley Vactor
“We are deeply disappointed that the house voted for this piece of legislation. It has serious, devastating consequences for people with behavioral health challenges.” MHA-NYC President Kim Williams speaks with MetroFocus Thirteen on the importance of mental health awareness and the effects of the newly passed healthcare bill. Watch the interview here. NYC Well is a… View Article
Published on - May 31, 2017 2:59 pm
Published by - Ashley Vactor
“(WASHINGTON, DC) On Wednesday, May 24, 2017, Reps. Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA-32) and John Katko (R-NY-24) co-hosted a bipartisan briefing in coordination with the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance) on transforming mental health crisis care, as part of a series of events for National Mental Health Awareness Month.” Read more about the briefing… View Article
Published on - May 30, 2017 8:06 pm
Published by - Ashley Vactor
It’s up to us to end stigma right at home By: Sarah Vander Schaaff May is Mental Health Awareness Month. And if there’s one aspect of mental illness that I think deserves special attention, it’s the element of “stigma” still clinging to the topic. Why, in 2017, with neuroscience revealing what were once the invisible… View Article
Published on - May 26, 2017 4:27 pm
Published by - Ashley Vactor
Mental Health Association of New York City’s Vice President of Contact Center Services, Anitha Iyer PhD, spoke with the WBAI City Watch team this past Saturday to discuss mental health issues and policies, NYC Well, and the importance of Mental Health Month. Listen to the full podcast here and catch Anitha’s interview at 37:55. NYC Well is… View Article
Published on - May 22, 2017 4:19 pm
Published by - Ashley Vactor
Mental health issues impact each and every one of us. Over the past number of years there has been greater recognition about the impact that mental health issues have in our society. Public perceptions, services, and policies are undergoing major transitions. MHA-NYC is proud to be a leader in shaping the conversation and advancing the field. Join… View Article
Published on - May 22, 2017 2:44 pm
Published by - Ashley Vactor
There is a rise in children hospitalized for suicidal thoughts or actions in the last 10 years. A research study conducted by the Pediatric Academic Societies detailed that there is “a steady increase in admissions due to suicidality and serious self-harm that occurred at 32 children’s hospitals across the nation from 2008 through 2015. The children studied were… View Article
Published on - May 17, 2017 3:17 pm
Published by - Ashley Vactor
Opioid abuse is on the rise and mortality rates have almost quadrupled since 1999. But why? Many Americans are unfortunately turning to opioids to remedy what may be depression. According to drugabuse.gov “Opioids are a class of drugs that include the illegal drug heroin as well as pain relievers available legally by prescription, such as oxycodone (OxyContin®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®),… View Article
Published on - May 16, 2017 8:17 pm
Published by - Ashley Vactor
“On Wednesday, June 7th, the Mental Health Association of New York City (MHA–NYC) will host its 25th Gala Celebration, “Just Talk About It: Stories of Recovery and Success” at Gotham Hall in Manhattan. The benefit will focus on the power of “just talking about” mental health and will celebrate people who, through public words and… View Article
Published on - May 16, 2017 2:50 pm
Published by - Ashley Vactor
In a recent interview with ABC News Anchor, Bill Ritter, MHA-NYC President, Kimberly Williams, spoke out about the importance of mental health care and what the public can do to to help those in need of support and services. Kim also touches on the progress made in the mental healthcare field over the last few… View Article
Published on - May 10, 2017 2:00 pm
Published by - Ashley Vactor