youth mental health Archives

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“In the poorest zip codes in the state, from Brownsville to Buffalo, children are languishing on waitlists as their mental health deteriorates, heightening the risk of hospitalization, institutionalization, and even…

ByAnn Marie Scalia

ByKayleigh Zaloga 0Comments

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Feb 2026

Education Government Health Justice

Opinion: Shifting from Punitive Discipline to Preventative Care in NYC Public Schools

“The cascade of behavioral incidents and mental health crises that frequently results in arrests or disciplinary encounters with NYPD is largely a consequence of underinvestment in youth mental and behavioral…

ByGianna Uy

ByRobert Fullilove 0Comments

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Aug 2025

CLARIFY Government Health Housing and Homelessness News

New York Health Care Advocates Rally Against Medicaid Cuts: ‘You Will Bury Children’

More than 60 parents, assemblymembers and youth mental health advocates called upon New York State lawmakers to compensate for the impending deficits from President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill…

ByCity Limits Youth Journalism Training Program (CLARIFY)4Comments

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Mar 2024

Education Government Opinion

Opinion: Restoring our Children’s Future Through Ecosystems of Support

“While Community Schools—New York’s exemplary model for engaging children in school and guiding them to maturity—were spared in January from millions in anticipated city budget cuts, come July, they will…

ByWesner Pierre 1Comment

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May 2023

Education Government

Opinion: City Students Deserve Consistent Funding for Arts Education

“New York City’s Department of Education recommends schools spend just $80.15 per student on arts education—yet school leaders can use that money for other classes and programs, often resulting in…

ByKimberly Olsen 0Comments

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May 2023

Education Government Health Opinion

Opinion: Improving Mental Health Outcomes in NYC Begins at Birth

“To most effectively and efficiently address New York City’s mental health challenges, we must focus on our youngest residents and their caregivers.”

ByEvelyn Blanck

ByAndrew Cleek 0Comments

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Jan 2023

Education Government Health Opinion

Opinion: Kids Belong in School, But Need Mental Healthcare Access

“While I applaud Gov. Hochul’s initial steps to alleviate the shortage of services in school, I hope that she and federal officials consider addressing the therapist shortage …Without those steps,…

ByMartha Fling 2Comments

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Jan 2023

Education Government In Depth Investigations

The Pandemic Robbed Thousands of NYC Children of Parents. Many Aren’t Getting the Help They Need.

Schools are uniquely positioned to identify and support grieving children, but families and school staff say the system isn’t equipped to serve them.

ByLiz Donovan

ByFazil Khan 3Comments

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Oct 2022

Education Government Justice Opinion

Opinion: New York Students Need Solutions from Adults, Not Suspensions

“There is a looming youth mental health crisis that must be addressed, and the professionals who educate our children have the knowledge and skills to help our young people. Suspending…

ByShoshana Hershkowitz 1Comment

Opinion: Fulfilling New York’s Legal and Moral Obligation to Support Children’s Behavioral Health