Mental health advocates pursue budget priorities
With the budget process going late, we've got extra time to discuss some of the mental health issues for the budget.
Workforce concerns are top of mind for Senate Mental Health leader
Senate Mental Health Committee Chair Samra Brouk shares her perspective on the governor's proposed budget.
Senate mental health leader assesses Hochul’s agenda
Senate Mental Health Committee Chair Samra Brouk responds to the governor's State of the State address.
Disability advocates against NYC’s planned mental health sweeps
More New Yorkers could end up in forced temporary psychiatric evaluations as the result of a New York City initiative.
Anxiety screenings could exacerbate mental health provider shortage
Physicians might soon begin screening adult patients for anxiety, but it's unclear whether treatment will be available.
Court-ordered mental health treatment cases increasing
Aug. 12, 2022 - Gotham Gazette reporter Ethan Geringer-Sameth shares details from his reporting on the use of court-ordered mental health treatment and considers what could be driving an uptick in these cases.
Meeting New York’s mental health demands
A new law is designed to expand scope of practice for thousands of health care professionals in New York.
New York’s overtaxed mental health infrastructure
Reporter Abigail Kramer examined the ramifications of a 2014 state initiative to move away from psychiatric hospitals.
Report: No minimum mental health requirements for New York colleges
Mental Health Association in New York State CEO Glenn Liebman offers ideas to improve mental health services on campuses.
Meeting the mental health needs of students
Assemblymember Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas carries legislation requiring mental health professionals at every school district.
