-
Suffering from Mental Illness in the Orthodox Jewish Community
…alone within our very own communities. For quite some time, I struggled to feel accepted within my own Orthodox community. I lived in a Jewish neighborhood and was active in…
-
Socially Connected, Physically Distanced: How to Be There for Someone Experiencing Suicidal or Emotional Crisis During COVID-19
…help to prevent people from thinking about or acting on thoughts of suicide. BE THERE: For many, being alone is not the same as feeling alone. Feeling alone is feeling…
-
Substance Misuse in Older Adults
…substance misuse among older adults so that New York can lead the way as the healthiest state for people of all ages. Footnotes https://www.census.gov/prod/2014pubs/p25-1141.pdf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3540205/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15209658 https://www.kff.org/other/state-indicator/opioid-overdose-deaths-by-age-group https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/report_2792/ShortReport-2792.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4146436/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4146436/…
-
Prescription Drug and Heroin Epidemic A Central New York Perspective
…treatment and recovery community for additional support. The campaign has raised awareness of the epidemic in communities across the state. The combatheroin.ny.gov website has a wealth of information and assists…
-
Managing Anxiety and Protecting the Vulnerable in the Midst of a Pandemic
…that many New Yorkers would experience increased anxiety, depression and stress, and we would need to help them cope with these feelings. Thanks to the support and leadership of Governor…
-
Mental Health News Education, Publisher of Behavioral Health News, Welcomes David Minot as New Executive Director
…readership direct access to leaders in the autism and behavioral health communities,” Ira stated. “I am not retiring any time soon and will still be publishing Behavioral Health News while…
-
Addressing the Needs of Frontline Workers
…leaders. First, it has been personally energizing to meet many smart, passionate, dedicated people working hard to mitigate the impact of the pandemic. Their work is accomplished through multiple avenues…
-
Barriers to Medication Assisted Treatment for Opiate Use Disorders
…with a combination of treatment modalities. Because of the complex changes that occur in the brain both structurally and chemically with substance use disorders, outcomes rely on a variety of…
-
The Challenge of Caregiving: A Personal Story
…are caregivers, we commend you for your dedication and hard work. Visit Parent to Parent of New York State at www.parenttoparentnys.org. Some other helpful websites include www.nfcacares.org, www.aoa.gov, and www.caregiving.org….
-
Mental Healthcare in America: An Industry on the Mend
…goods and services that address SDoH are now commonplace, and few practitioners would consider service interventions complete if they failed to acknowledge or to address the significant events, stressors, or…
