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School-based health clinics found to benefit rural New York state communities
Original article written by James Dean for Medical Xpress In a rural region of upstate New York, students attending schools embedded with...
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Aug 22, 20233 min read
School clinics bolster students’ mental health. So why aren’t there more?
Original article written by Patrick Wall for Chalkbeat. Her daughter’s anxiety was spiraling out of control and Jaquetta Johnson couldn’t...
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Aug 8, 20236 min read
As Teen Loneliness Rates Soar, Schools May Be Making It Worse, Scientists Say
Original article written by Adam Piore for Newsweek The trouble with America's teenagers began well before the pandemic. In 2019, more...
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Jul 18, 20236 min read
Mayor Adams' Statement on Deteriorating Air Quality in New York City
Original press release published by the NYC Mayor's Office In June, New York City Mayor Eric Adams released the following statement on...
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Jul 10, 20232 min read
New York should include more young people in making mental health policy, state report finds
Original press release published by Governor Kathy Hochul In June Governor Kathy Hochul released the key findings of a summary report of...
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Jul 4, 20233 min read
How Will Anti-Trans Laws Impact Transgender and Gender-Diverse Youth Mental Health?
Original article written by Andrew Thurston for The Brink at Boston University Conservative legislators around the country have found a...
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Jun 27, 20234 min read
Black Students face racism before they even start school. It's driving a major mental health crisis.
Original article written by Annie Ma for AP News. This story is part three of an AP series examining the health disparities experienced...
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Jun 19, 20236 min read
Congratulations Dr. Larry McReynolds | Named Crain's Notable Leaders in Health Care 2023
Original article published in Crain's New York Business Larry McReynolds, Executive director, Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, NYU...
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Jun 6, 20231 min read
As mental health toll on NYC educators mounts, schools scramble to offer support
Original article written by Michael Elsen-Rooney for Chalkbeat NY. The dire mental health conditions for staff and a wave of teacher...
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May 23, 20234 min read
Children's Aid National Nurses Month Spotlight: Caitlin Griffin
Original article posted on Children's Aid Blog When Caitlin Griffin started searching for jobs in New York City, she knew she wanted to...
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May 22, 20233 min read
NY’s budget has $100M for academic and mental health programs. Schools still don’t have the money.
Original article written by Reema Amin for Chalkbeat NY. With growing concerns over youth mental health and academic recovery, New York’s...
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May 16, 20234 min read
Mental health safety net for youth: Adams outlines vision to catch kids in crisis
Original article written by Reema Amin and Amy Zimmer for Chalkbeat NYC. As New York City continues to grapple with youth mental health...
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May 9, 20234 min read
NYC high school students demand more mental health funding instead of more police
Original article written by Sharon Crowley for Fox 5 NY. High school students in New York City spoke at a City Council meeting Wednesday...
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May 2, 20231 min read
Autism spectrum disorder continues to grow steadily, study suggests
Original article written by Judy Packer-Tursman for UPI News. A new study estimates the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder at 3.14%...
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Apr 13, 20232 min read
Opinion: Kids Belong in School, But Need Mental Healthcare Access
Original article written by Martha Fling for City Limits. A distressing new study seems to confirm an uncomfortable suspicion many mental...
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Apr 6, 20233 min read
New York mental health advocates want half of budgeted $1B for youth services
Original article written by Kate Lisa for Spectrum News State of Politics NY The push is on for advocates wanting half of the $1.1...
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Mar 30, 20233 min read
Dental Clinics Launch in Rockaway Schools to Improve Underserved Students’ Oral Health
Original article written for NYU Langone Health’s News Hub Middle and elementary public school children in Queens now have access to...
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Mar 16, 20233 min read
SCSD could be statewide model for free, in-school health care center
Original article written by Lacey Leonardi for Spectrum News 1 The New York State Education Department and politicians toured Dr. King...
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Mar 2, 20232 min read
Families and Suicide: How to Engage Your Child in Conversation
Original article written by Scott Bloom (LCSW) for Behavioral Health News. Scott is the Foundation’s Statewide Behavioral Health Program...
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Feb 16, 20236 min read
Behavioral Health in the News
The New York School-Based Health Foundation is committed to addressing the growing behavioral health needs of our schoolchildren. With...
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Feb 7, 20238 min read
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