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Breaking Stigma: Open Conversations About Suicide

Jul 31, 2024 davidstone1313

Suicide is a complex and deeply personal decision, often rooted in despair and hopelessness. Mental health conditions, traumatic experiences, and perceived lack of social support can contribute to suicidal thoughts. It's crucial to foster empathy, break…

Sep 12, 2023 The Persistent Mysteries of Electroconvulsive Therapy August 28, 2023 by Astrid Landon In June 2015, Jeffrey Thelen’s parents noticed their son was experiencing problems with his memory. In…

Jun 7, 2023 Why Blue Lights Are Appearing at Some Subway Stations Jose Martinez, The City This article was originally published on Jun 7 5:00am EDT by THE CITY Three subway stations that are…

May 5, 2023 NYC Schools Handcuff and Haul Away Kids in Emotional Crisis Abigail Kramer, The City This article was originally published on May 4, 6:38 am EDT by THE CITY This article was produced…

Feb 9, 2023 How Truck Drivers Maintain Mental Health on the Road Truck driving is often seen as a mentally draining career. See how new and veteran drivers can maintain strong mental health behind…

Feb 7, 2023 Is there a connection between school bullying and mental health? School bullying is a serious problem that can have lasting consequences for both the victims and the perpetrators. Some experts believe that…

Nov 30, 2022 Adams Vows Action to Hospitalize People With Serious Untreated Mental Illness In a scripted speech on a fraught issue, Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday said the city’s police, mental health and other responders…

Jul 18, 2022 What’s the 411 on 988? New National Mental Health Hotline Rebrands NYC Efforts New Yorkers generally know to call 911 and 311 for emergency and non-emergency services. But starting July 16, dialing 988 will connect…

Jun 25, 2022 ‘We’re at a Crisis Point’: NY Attorney General Hearing Spotlights Child Mental Health Care Failures By slashing inpatient psychiatric care, New York has left people with too few places to turn for treatment of serious mental health…

May 4, 2022 Take a walk on the wild side: The benefits of forest bathing Forest bathing, also known as Shinrin-yoku, means “taking in the forest atmosphere.” It is a practice that has been used for centuries…

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