New York grapples with best way to treat severe mental illness
After high-profile incidents involving mentally-ill New Yorkers, state policymakers are searching for policy solutions.
State constitution’s environmental rights inform municipal planning
Ithaca Director of Sustainability Luis Aguirre-Torres explains how his city is working to promote clean air and water.
Nurse turned lawmaker trying again to overhaul health care staffing in New York
Mar. 30, 2021 - Asm. Aileen Gunther (D-Forestburgh), chair of the Assembly Mental Health Committee, discussed her push for safe staffing levels for nurses in New York and the work she is doing to get more New Yorkers
June 22, 2020: COVID-19 adds to the mental stress of New Yorkers
The Capitol Pressroom · June 22, 2020: COVID-19 adds to the mental stress of New Yorkers The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on the mental health needs of New Yorkers. We heard from Glenn Liebman, CEO of
Promoting awareness of drug-induced movement disorders
Mental Health Association of New York State CEO Glenn Liebman discusses a bill addressing drug-induced movement disorders.
New York reconvenes suicide prevention task force
We talked with the Mental Health Association of New York State about preventing suicides among young New Yorkers.
Four years after the death of Daniel Prude
Representatives from the New York Civil Liberties Union urge an overhaul in emergency responses to mental health episodes.
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.
State supported retirement system eyed for nonprofits
Mental Health Association in New York State CEO Glenn Liebman wants a study of the costs of a new retirement system.
New York rolls out 988 hotline statewide
State Office of Mental Health Commissioner Ann Sullivan describes efforts to get New Yorkers mental health services.