Proposed constitutional amendment mandates mental health services
A proposed amendment to New York's Constitution would mandate the state care for the mental health needs of New Yorkers.
Treating kids with severe mental health needs
We explore the state's psychiatric care system for children with severe mental health needs, including the role of hospitals.
New York poised to expand teen mental health first aid training
Mental Health Association in NYS CEO Glenn Liebman makes the case for an expansion of teen mental health first aid training.
Assembly Mental Health leader talks 2026 agenda
Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon discusses the governor's budget, child mental health services, and insurance parity.
Expanding access to mental health courts
A new law allows counties to refer criminal defendants to mental health courts in adjoining counties.
Stronger insurance regulations to promote mental health services
Democratic state lawmakers are pushing a package of bills to make mental health services more accessible for New Yorkers.
Expanding mental health services to low-income kids
A settlement with the Hochul administration requires the state to invest more in Medicaid rates for mental health services.
State takes steps to promote mental health care access
State Office of Mental Health's Joe Katagiri explains efforts to boost access to mental health and substance abuse treatments.
Mental health advocates, lawmakers debate involuntary commitment expansion
The New York Public News Network's J.T. Stone explores what new involuntary commitment language could mean.
Mental health providers decry lack of support for workforce
Mental Health Association in New York State CEO Glenn Liebman talks about funding for organizations contracting with the state.
