How to overcome disparity to find mental health care
Disparity in mental health care can take many forms, but there is help, and no one should have to suffer in silence.
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Disparity in mental health care can take many forms, but there is help, and no one should have to suffer in silence.
A California knitting shop is using the art form as more than just a creative outlet.
Nearly 50 million over the age of 12 reportedly have substance use disorders, which can include addictions to alcohol or drugs. Watch our Breaking The Stigma special on overcoming addiction.
CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu's mental illness did not stop her. Now, she's highlighting hope and solutions.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has more on the gathering for a special cause.
CBS News New York's John Elliott spoke to Nyjah Walters, with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, about the Out of the Darkness Walk and environmental risk factors for suicide. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.
The AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk is taking place Sunday in Manhattan. Scott Horvitz, a board member for the New York City chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, speaks with CBS News New York's John Elliott. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.
The AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk is taking place Sunday in Manhattan. CBS News New York's John Elliott spoke with a volunteer. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.
The AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk is taking place Sunday in Manhattan. Candace Bravo, executive director of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, discusses why the event is important. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.
The AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk is taking place Sunday in Manhattan. CBS News New York's John Elliott spoke with volunteers. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.
Salina Sabri, chair of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's "Out of the Darkness" community walk and Dionne Monsanto, mental health advocate and AFSP volunteer joins CBS New York to discuss the walk.
The New York City Council Monday held a hearing about a pilot program that deploys mental health professionals instead of police to certain situations.
Evidence is emerging about the detrimental effects of social media, particularly for young people, from overuse, and harmful and addictive messaging.
Karen Carson, Host Of "Karen In The Morning" On Audacy's New 102.7 And Liz Roithmayr-Clemens, Executive Director Of The New Jersey Chapter For AFSP joins CBS New York .
Actor Scott Aaron-Price Ehrenpreis discusses his off-Broadway show called "Clowns Like Me." The performance is based off his life story of dealing with many types of mental illnesses and autism spectrum disorder.
The National Action Network highlighted Friday what it calls an emergency within the Black community: The mental health of Black men and boys.
Experts say stress can help keep you sharp and motivated in some cases. But over an extended period of time, it may affect your health, job performance, and even your ability to manage your finances.
In some cases, experts say stress can help keep you sharp and motivated. But over an extended period of time, it may affect your health, job performance, and even your ability to manage your finances.
Jordan Wright, Director of NYU's Center for Counseling and Community Wellbeing and Michelle Jeffers, doctoral student in NYU's Counseling Psychology program join CBS New York to talk about a free counseling service for food and beverage workers in the city.
The team hosted New Jersey high school athletic staff members on Thursday for Mental Health Action Day, an annual observance to shift our mental health culture from awareness to action. CBS New York's Otis Livingston reports.
Wednesday is National Trauma Survivors Day, part of Mental Health Awareness Month. Most will tell you healing physically after traumatic injury is only part of the challenge. CBS New York's Tony Aiello has more on the mental and emotional toll trauma survivors face.
Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation is helping young people understand and prioritize their mental health. Cynthia Germanotta, president of the Born This Way Foundation joins CBS New York to discuss.
Pediatrician Dr. Liz Henry shares common warning signs of mental health issues amongst teens. She then lays out tips for talking about the sensitive topic.
A non-profit called The JED Foundation is working with college campuses nationwide to help college students who may be struggling with their mental health. Dr. Michelle Mullen, senior vice president and chief design and impact officer at The JED Foundation joins CBS New York to discuss.
Your 20s are often referred to as the best time of your life, but for a lot of people, they can be a time of uncertainty at work in relationships and in regards to mental health. Dr. Meg Jay, an author and clinical psychologist, joins us to share her research.
According to the NYPD, reported rape crimes in the five boroughs are up 22% compared to this time last year.
Landlords of rent-stabilized apartments say their costs, including insurance and property assessments, have surged.
Weaver (1-2) returned from missing 17 games with a strained left hamstring and gave up his third homer this season.
The Philadelphia Phillies surged past the slumping New York Mets into first place in the NL East with a 10-2 victory.
The transgender flags that usually adorn the Stonewall National Monument in New York City during Pride Month were missing this year, so some New Yorkers are taking matters into their own hands.
According to the NYPD, reported rape crimes in the five boroughs are up 22% compared to this time last year.
Landlords of rent-stabilized apartments say their costs, including insurance and property assessments, have surged.
The transgender flags that usually adorn the Stonewall National Monument in New York City during Pride Month were missing this year, so some New Yorkers are taking matters into their own hands.
A teenager who was struck by lightning in Central Park on Thursday spoke to CBS News New York's Ali Bauman about the terrifying and rare strike.
This year, Andrew Cuomo, Jim McGreevey and Anthony Weiner are all trying to make a comeback.
NYC and the surrounding area could face their first heat wave of the season next week, as the first day of summer arrives.
Excessive heat is expected to hit NYC over the next few days, with a potential heat wave early next week.
It's a steamy day around NYC, with highs expected to hit 90 and the chance of severe thunderstorms.
The cool, rainy weather sticks around today across NYC, but highs are expected to hit the 90s later in the week.
Father's Day is looking mostly cloudy for dads across the Tri-State Area.
This year, Andrew Cuomo, Jim McGreevey and Anthony Weiner are all trying to make a comeback.
In order to restore all the I-80 eastbound lanes, there will be a full closure Friday night so the road can be paved and traffic stripes added.
NYC and the surrounding area could face their first heat wave of the season next week, as the first day of summer arrives.
Excessive heat is expected to hit NYC over the next few days, with a potential heat wave early next week.
Edan Alexander, an American taken hostage during the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, has finally returned to his hometown.
A Long Island teenager says a Navy SEAL museum and the people who run it inspired him to overcome an unthinkable challenge.
A grassroots organization is using a new tool to alert communities to sightings of federal immigration agents amid an uptick in enforcement on Long Island and President Trump's directive to expand deportation efforts in Democratic-run cities like New York.
A Democratic candidate hoping to run Hempstead, a longtime Republican stronghold, says he's not happy about the legality of appointing -- not electing -- town supervisors.
There is controversy over a New York State Regents exam study packet that inaccurately defines Zionism and includes factual errors on the history of the conflict.
Authorities say the driver died when the car crashed into the Manhasset Quaker Meeting House on Northern Blvd. near Onderdonk Ave.
This year, Andrew Cuomo, Jim McGreevey and Anthony Weiner are all trying to make a comeback.
As the New York City Democratic mayoral primary race enters its final weekend, the candidates were looking for any advantage to move voters into their column.
President Trump said his intelligence director was "wrong" when she testified Iran wasn't building a nuclear weapon.
Here's what to know about when we will know who won the NYC mayoral primary election -- and how ranked choice voting will impact the results.
Mahmoud Khalil exited an ICE facility late Friday, after months in detention.
A Long Island teenager says a Navy SEAL museum and the people who run it inspired him to overcome an unthinkable challenge.
The clock is ticking on United Healthcare and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to reach a contract agreement or thousands of patients could lose coverage for much-needed care.
A bill that would make it standard issue for first responders to carry EpiPens or other devices for life-threatening allergies is now in Congress.
Terminally ill New Yorkers would have the legal ability to end their own lives with pharmaceutical drugs under a bill that's been approved by the New York state Legislature.
Passing nurses Sabrina Castle and Gianna Formisano saved the life of Merryl Hoffman when she experienced a sudden cardiac arrest.
Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown pleaded not guilty to a charge related to the serious beating of a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC was adjourned for the day Wednesday due to a sick juror.
Anne Burrell, an acclaimed chef from upstate New York, hosted "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef," "Worst Cooks in America" and other popular Food Network shows.
The judge in the Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC dismissed one of the jurors Monday.
Kanye West showed up at the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs on Friday in New York City.
Weaver (1-2) returned from missing 17 games with a strained left hamstring and gave up his third homer this season.
The Philadelphia Phillies surged past the slumping New York Mets into first place in the NL East with a 10-2 victory.
Spencer Strider struck out eight in six innings and the Braves beat the Mets 7-1 on Thursday, extending New York's losing streak to six games.
Trent Grisham and Paul Goldschmidt hit consecutive homers in the second inning, and the Yankees beat the Angels 7-3 on Thursday to halt their six-game skid.
C.J. Mosley, a five-time NFL Pro Bowl linebacker, is retiring after 11 years with the Baltimore Ravens and New York Jets.
The nonprofit Qaravan is working to help immigrants fleeing homophobia, discrimination, and war in the former Soviet countries of Eastern Europe.
New York City police charged a man with murder after a U.S. Navy veteran was shot and killed during an alleged road rage incident in the Bronx.
A Bronx high school student is pushing to pass a bill that would require closed captions in movie theaters across the state.
As the manager of Dollar Universe LLC, Luis Almonte said the mystery is part of the fun for many shoppers.
At a historic Jewish community center, Jewish and Asian neighbors are building bridges through shared programming and a new tradition: A street festival called "Shalom Dragon."
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for June 20 at 11 p.m.
The NYPD reports historic lows in murders and shootings across the city, but rape reports are on the rise. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram looked into what's driving these numbers and what's being done to help the influx of survivors coming forward.
New York City's housing crisis, one of the key issues in the mayoral race, was the focus of a town hall Friday in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Derick Waller was there as Mayor Eric Adams listened to landlords' complaints about sky-high expenses.
There's little progress to report after a round of talks involving Iran and U.S. allies in Europe, and President Trump is indicating he's not ready to ask Israel to stop striking targets. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello has more on peace efforts and Americans trying to flee the violence.
Columbia graduate student Mahmoud Khalil walked out of ICE custody Friday evening. A federal judge ordered him released while his immigration proceedings play out. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo has Khalil's defiant message.
