Blockbuster Movies and Mental Health: Exploring New Narratives in Summer Films

• By: Rabbi Simcha Weinstein Jewish Autism Network
• June 24th, 2024
• mental health, movies, stigma
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Movie blockbusters have always been a staple of summer entertainment, providing thrilling escapism with larger-than-life characters and spectacular action sequences. However, recent movies like "Inside Out 2" and, even more surprisingly, "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" have added a new dimension to the...

Addressing Mental Health Challenges for Neurodivergent Youth

• By: Rabbi Simcha Weinstein Jewish Autism Network
• April 2nd, 2024
• adolescents, advocacy, autism, comorbidities, mental health, neurodiversity
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Youth mental health is a critically important topic that seems to be having a much-needed moment in the spotlight - like here in New York, where Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $1 billion investment in a plan that may well transform the future of mental health in this state. Even Hollywood is...

New York Vulnerable: A Look at the Governor’s New Mental Health Plan

• By: Rabbi Simcha Weinstein Jewish Autism Network
• July 27th, 2023
• call to action, funding, neurodivergent youth, New York State, opinion, youth mental health, youth with disabilities
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Gov. Hochul’s new mental health initiative proves that there’s strength in acknowledging vulnerability - but one area of oversight is cause for concern. New York’s last governor may have adopted the motto “New York tough,” but current Governor Kathy Hochul’s new mental health...