Healthy Aging: For Older Adults, The Pandemic is Far from Over

• By: Nancy Harvey, LMSW Service Program for Older People (SPOP)
• January 17th, 2023
• burnout, COVID-19, despair, grief, isolation, LGBTQ, older adults, online learning, people of color, seclusion, socialization, telehealth, Winter 2023 Issue
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As we move into Year Three of the Covid-19 pandemic, older adults remain at high risk. Those over age 65 now account for 90% of COVID deaths – and many of those becoming ill are fully vaccinated and boosted. While many Americans feel confident to resume social activities and travel, our older...

NY State Governor Hochul Announces $4.5 Million to Support Addiction Prevention Services in High-Need Communities Across New York State

• By: | The Office of The Governor of New York State
• June 9th, 2022
• addiction, addiction prevention services, coalitions, funding, LGBTQ, New York State, substance use disorder
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Awards will Allow Providers to Establish Substance Use Prevention Coalitions in Each Region of New York State Three Provider Funding Recipients Will Have Special Focus on LGBTQIA+ Community $1.8 Million in Funding Also Being Made Available for Additional Coalitions in New York City...

Suicide and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury in LGBTQ Youth

• By: Thomas R. Grinley, MBA, CMQ/OE, CLYB New Hampshire Dept. of Health and Human Services
• October 1st, 2020
• bullying, fall 2020 issue, LGBTQ, risk factors, self-injury, suicide, youth
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The suicide rates for youth, especially between the ages of 15 and 19, have increased dramatically. Suicide is now the second leading cause of death for the ages 10 to 24. It is believed that this reflects a higher level of psychological distress in today’s youth. The suicide rates are even...