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Creating a Continuum of Care: Addressing Mental Health Challenges Facing Youth & Young Adults in New York and Beyond
The mental health landscape for youth and young adults in the United States is at a critical inflection point. According to the World Economic Forum, the world’s 1.2 billion young people, representing 16% of the global population, are facing a generational mental health crisis of unprecedented...
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Embracing Healing: The Transformative Power of Trauma-Informed Care for Families
In recent years, the field of child welfare has witnessed a significant shift towards trauma-informed care (TIC), recognizing the profound impact of adverse experiences on children and families. This approach is revolutionizing how we support families in healing and thriving after facing adversity....
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The Mental Health Crisis Among Kids Is Growing—Can Tech Help?
I’ve always been a believer that big challenges can be solved with creative ideas that leverage the best that people and technology have to offer, and this time, I can’t think of a more critical challenge to address than safeguarding the mental health of our children. Our world is evolving at...
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Supporting Siblings of Children with Behavioral Needs
Behavioral health challenges continue to be a pervasive issue that impacts children and their families. According to the 2022-2023 National Survey of Children's Health, over 25% of children aged 3-17 were reported to have mental, emotional, developmental or behavioral problems. Commonly...
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Saving Lives At Work: How Employers Can Lead in Suicide Postvention As Prevention
It’s OK to talk about suicide. The more we do so, the more we break down barriers that stop people from feeling safe enough to seek help. Vital strides have been made to open the dialogue on suicide. For example, the World Health Organization (WHO) Suicide Prevention Day theme for 2024-2026 is...
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Confronting Seasonal Depression: The Critical Role of the 988 Lifeline, Community, and Support Systems During the Winter Months
The holiday season, typically marked by joy and togetherness, can also be a challenging period for many individuals coping with loss, trauma, or loneliness. Seasonal depression, also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), often intensifies as the days get shorter and the weather becomes...
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Aging, Pain, and Behavioral Health Challenges – Untangling the Threads
Armand is a 78-year-old gay man who has lived with chronic pain for over ten years. A retired actor who enjoyed a successful career on stage and as a mentor for young actors, he now has multiple health conditions including arthritis, a history of cancer, and complications from spinal surgery. He is...
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Recovery Reimagined: Integrating Housing and Employment Support
Stable housing and meaningful employment support are cornerstones in the recovery process for any individual struggling with mental illness and/or substance use disorders. Within our healthcare system, these must be seen as basic needs that provide stability, purpose, and a sense of agency –...
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Crisis Intervention: Is the Field Ready?
The comments below are those of Joyce Wale, LCSW and do not reflect the opinions of United Healthcare or others. The New York State Office of Mental Health should be commended for their leadership and insight into the need for a comprehensive behavioral health system that is equipped to respond...
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The Department of Health and Human Services Announces Funding for Substance Use Treatment and Prevention Programs
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is announcing two grant programs totaling $25.6 million that will expand access to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder and prevent the misuse of...
