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Preventing Suicide Among Suicide Attempt Survivors Using an Innovative Support Group Intervention
…a shared experience. They know that if they are feeling suicidal, they always have someone they can reach out to who will understand their feelings without overreacting, which for many…
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NYS Office of Mental Health Seeks to Address the Social Determinants That Affect Mental Health in Our Communities
…multiple themes pertaining to the social determinants. Many of OMH’s efforts have come about as part of the its routine activities and areas of commitment. For example, state-operated facilities attend…
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An Interview with the New York State OASAS, OMH, and OPWDD Commissioners to Address Critical Healthcare Issues
…delighted to present to you the following responses from OASAS Commissioner Arlene González-Sánchez, LMSW, OMH Commissioner Ann Sullivan, MD, and OPWDD Commissioner Theodore Kastner, MD. Arlene González-Sánchez Commissioner, NYS OASAS…
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Resources to Address Mental Health and Resiliency in School Settings
…Power of Parenting During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Addressing Fears ad Feelings from Prior Losses provides caregivers guidance about how to address fears and feelings of prior losses that are coming…
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NYS Office of Mental Health Announces Funding to Strengthen Suicide Prevention Efforts for Veterans and Uniformed Personnel
…Personnel) and was developed by the New York State Office of Mental Health’s Suicide Prevention Center (OMH SPCNY). OMH Commissioner Dr. Ann Sullivan said, “CARES UP will provide much-needed mental…
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An Overview of Seasonal Affective Disorder
…may start to feel “down” when the days get shorter in the fall and winter (also called “winter blues”) and begin to feel better in the spring, with longer daylight…
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Supporting Veterans and Families in Conquering PTSD
…have complex cognitive and emotional consequences as a result. They may have difficulty remembering details of events, have negative beliefs about oneself and others, feelings of guilt and/or shame, feelings…
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The Opioid Epidemic: Helping Communities in Crisis
…open more OTPs in our communities is essential in combatting the opioid epidemic. If we continue to have waiting lists for opioid treatment, we will continue to lose individuals that…
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Fifty Years Forward: NYPCC’s Journey of Hope and Healing
…have become synonymous with healing and hope. This growth is not just a measure of our success but a reflection of the increasing need for compassionate and comprehensive mental health…
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Addressing the Aging Crisis in New York’s Mental Health Housing
…for Staff: To attract and retain skilled workers, it is essential to offer competitive pay. Better compensation would also reduce staff burnout, a common issue in this demanding field. Appropriate…
