August 28, 2023 by Astrid Landon In June 2015, Jeffrey Thelen’s parents noticed their son was experiencing problems with his memory. In the subsequent years,
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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 among the most
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 for ProPublica’s Local
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 the wheel of their rig.
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 there may be
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 will step up
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 them with mental
‘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 conditions, state Attorney
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 in Japan to
How to outsmart your COVID-19 fears and boost your mood
After a year of toxic stress ignited by so much fear and uncertainty, now is a good time to reset, pay attention to your mental