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...

How Faith Communities Can Help Reduce Mental Health Stigma

• By: Rabbi Simcha Weinstein Families Together in New York State
• April 18th, 2023
• advocacy, community partnerships, faith communities, faith leaders, mental health services, mental health stigma, mental health treatment, Spring 2023 Issue, stigma, stigma reduction
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Reducing the stigma around mental health requires a multifaceted approach in which individuals, communities, and society at large all have a role to play. But for many people who are seeking help for a mental health or substance use problem, their first point of contact isn’t a doctor or a...