A Social Determinants Perspective of the Intersection of Ageism, Racism and Social Isolation During COVID-19

• By: Gilbert Nick, LMSW, MPA Katie Schloss, BA Helen-Maria Lekas, PhD Kerstin Pahl, PhD Crystal Fuller Lewis, PhD Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research
• January 1st, 2021
• access to care and treatment, Ageism, community, COVID-19, loneliness, older adults, racism, social determinants of health, social isolation, winter 2021 issue
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There is now well-established evidence on how long-standing systemic health and social inequities compound one’s risk of acquiring COVID-19. However, further research is needed to explore how disadvantaged social status(es) may interact with mandated or recommended social policies that aim to...

Creating Culture Change: NYC Tackles Housing and Employment

• By: Trish Marsik Gilbert Nick, LMSW, MPA Olga Ivnitsky NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
• July 1st, 2014
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The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), together with community partners and providers, is working to increase access to employment and affordable housing for all people with mental illnesses. Local governments, including health departments, are ideally positioned to...