NY: Mental Health
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
NYers can benefit from early health care decision planning
Today is National Healthcare Decisions Day, and New Yorkers have reason to start early planning. A new report cites rates of Alzheimer's disease …
NY faith leaders help people address 'ecological grief'
As the impacts of climate change grow, New Yorkers and people across the country are grieving for the environment. Ecological grief, also known as …
NYers' mental health declines despite increase in practitioners
New York bucked a national trend of increasing chronic conditions, but faced other health issues. UnitedHealthcare's America's Health Ranking …
Medical aid-in-dying bill sees stronger support in NY Legislature
Legislation to allow medical aid in dying bill has been introduced in New York State every year since 2015, and its backers say 2024 could be the …
Proyecto de Ley de Asistencia Médica para Morir recibe fuerte apoyo en NY
La legislación para permitir la ayuda médica para morir se ha introducido en el estado de Nueva York cada año desde 2015, y sus …
Report: NY can do more for people with complex needs
A recent report found New York State can do more to bolster health care for people with complex needs. The Rockefeller Institute report detailed how …
Community Health Centers: Red lights flashing for staying funded
Congress is bracing for a possible government shutdown as progress stalls in approving new federal spending plans before a Sept. 30 deadline…
Nueva campaña tiene como objetivo reforzar educación pública en Nueva York
Una nueva campaña tiene como objetivo reforzar la educación pública y el aprendizaje de los estudiantes. La campaña Soluciones …
Survey: More Support Needed to Improve Youth Mental Health
Parents in New York and across the U.S. want to see schools improve kid's mental health, a recent survey found. The National PTA Survey showed 72% …
NYS Mental Health Budget Boosts Continuum of Care
Provisions in New York state's 2024 budget will have resounding impacts across the state. Along with $60 million to improve youth mental health …
NY Works to Address Youth Mental Health Crisis
With the Covid-19 public health emergency over, New York and the U.S. are dealing with a youth mental health crisis. According to Mental Health …
NYS Legislature Reviews Medical Aid in Dying Bill
New York State's Legislature is reviewing a bill to approve medical aid in dying, which would apply to people suffering from a terminal illness who …