Suffering in Silence: A Police Officer’s Mental Health Journey After a Critical Incident

• By: Captain Adam A. Meyers, CPS Stop The Threat - Stop The Stigma
• August 14th, 2026
• critical incident trauma, first responders, law enforcement wellness, peer support, police mental health, PTSD, stigma reduction, suicide prevention
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Editor's Note: This article contains first-person descriptions of self-harm, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, and other difficult experiences. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for support. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 by call or text at...

The Important Role Volunteers Play in OMH’s Mission to Help Vulnerable New Yorkers

• By: Dr. Ann M. Sullivan New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
• January 5th, 2022
• anxiety, COVID-19, depression, essential workers, first responders, independence, mental health, stress, volunteer, Winter 2022 Issue
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Volunteers are extraordinary people who play a critical role in behavioral healthcare. This was never more evident than during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic when the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) reached out to mental health care professionals and asked that they...