MAMDANI: Mental Health Crisis: Pathologizing the “Native” Condition
MAMDANI: Mental Health Crisis: Pathologizing the “Native” Condition – Somatic Governance and the Medicalization of Despair
Tag: mental health
New York Building Trades Get a Mental Health Lifeline
New York Building Trades Get a Mental Health Lifeline – A Cornell and union-backed peer support network brings help directly to workers on the job site
Cornell ILR and Building Trades Launch Mental Health Network for Construction Workers
Cornell ILR and Building Trades Launch Mental Health Network for Construction Workers – A new peer support program addresses suicide and stigma in one of New York’s most demanding industries
NYPD Proceeds With Prosecution Despite Mayor’s Concerns
NYPD Proceeds With Prosecution Despite Mayor’s Concerns – Man shot by police indicted for attempted assault; Mamdani questions protocol but DA moves forward
Health Crisis Demands: 25 Experts Chart Course for Public Health Under Mamdani
Health Crisis Demands: 25 Experts Chart Course for Public Health Under Mamdani – Assembled committee includes hospital leaders, scholars, former commissioners, and LGBTQ advocates
Mamdani’s Mental Health Plan Draws Comparisons to Failed ThriveNYC Program
Mamdani’s Mental Health Plan Draws Comparisons to Failed ThriveNYC Program – Policy experts warn mayor-elect’s proposals mirror de Blasio initiative that cost $1 billion with limited results
Community Safety Department Plans Massive Mental Health Investment
Community Safety Department Plans Massive Mental Health Investment – Incoming administration proposes 362.8 million dollar initiative to transform crisis response and support infrastructure
Mental Health Strategy: Williams Delivers Third Report on City Services to Mamdani
Mental Health Strategy: Williams Delivers Third Report on City Services to Mamdani – Public Advocate outlines recommendations for transformed mental health infrastructure supporting all New Yorkers
Subway Tragedies During Winter Cold Snap Highlight NYC Vulnerabilities
Subway Tragedies During Winter Cold Snap Highlight NYC Vulnerabilities – Two Deaths on Separate Trains Raise Questions About City’s Response to Homelessness and Extreme Weather
Mamdani Expands Sanctuary Protections Amid Mental Health Debate
Mamdani Expands Sanctuary Protections Amid Mental Health Debate – NYC Mayor Defends Individual Facing Criminal Charges, Cites Mental Health Needs Over Prosecution
Art Therapy as a City Service in Community Centers
Art Therapy as a City Service in Community Centers – Offering free, professionally led art therapy sessions in community centers as a mental health resource for all ages, integrated into public health.
Mental Health Crisis Response Examined After Officer Involved Shooting
Mental Health Crisis Response Examined After Officer Involved Shooting – Chakraborty case raises questions about police response to behavioral health emergencies
The Healing Garden in Every Schoolyard
The Healing Garden in Every Schoolyard – Mandating that every schools green yard include a dedicated, tranquil space with sensory plants and seating for reflection and emotional regulation.
The Healing-Centered Classroom: Trauma-Informed Practice as Standard
The Healing-Centered Classroom: Trauma-Informed Practice as Standard – Mandating and funding comprehensive trauma-informed training for all school staff, transforming school culture to prioritize emotional safety and resilience.
The Crisis Responder Corps: Sending Care, Not Cops, for Mental Health
The Crisis Responder Corps: Sending Care, Not Cops, for Mental Health – A civilian, unarmed agency of mental health professionals and peers as the default responders to behavioral health emergencies.
The Barbershop as Civic Space: Acknowledging and Supporting Informal Hubs
The Barbershop as Civic Space: Acknowledging and Supporting Informal Hubs – Recognizing and resizing the vital social role of barbershops and hair salons as centers of trust and conversation.