New York rolls out 988 hotline statewide
State Office of Mental Health Commissioner Ann Sullivan describes efforts to get New Yorkers mental health services.
State researchers on cutting edge of neuroimaging
Researchers with the state Office of Mental Health discuss the development and utilization of a cutting edge MRI system.
New York answers call for help
The state Office of Mental Health provides an update on the statewide rollout of the 9-8-8 hotline.
Planet Albany journalist joins the dark side
Ian Pickus joins the podcast for an exit interview to reflect on his time with the capital region's NPR affiliate.
Hochul administration sidelines prison watchdog
The state agency responsible for monitoring compliance with solitary confinement reforms has been kept out of prisons for months.
New York’s suicide prevention resources
Dr. Jay Carruthers, director of the state's Suicide Prevention Center, discusses the scope of the suicide problem in New York.
Students, parents and educators navigate school smartphone restrictions
New York is poised to become the latest state to restrict access to smartphones during the school day.
Old faces in new places in the legislature
The dust has settled (for now) in the latest game of musical chairs at the Capitol.
Committee musical chairs in the Assembly and Senate
Based on sources, office moving and wild speculation, we've got some guesses about future committee chairs in Albany.
Child poverty council scheduled to start work
The Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council is tasked with writing roadmap to cutting poverty in half.


