Happenings

We are proud to announce the publication of the second edition of the MHANYS Journal: Strength in Community. This new quarterly publication highlights MHANYS’ work to strengthen all facets of community mental health through advocacy, community building, and mental health literacy. 

The theme of this issue focuses on the importance of community for individual and collective well-being. Whether it is MHANYS’ and our affiliates’ work around advocacy, trainings, and certifications, to the School Mental Health Resource & Training Center’s work in schools, to family engagement, strengthening community is not a mantra but an ongoing commitment to progress. Check out the work performed in the first quarter and our plans for May, Mental Health Awareness Month.  

The Sylvia Lask Scholarship is awarded annually by the Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc. (MHANYS). It was named in honor of Sylvia Lask in 2018. Ms. Lask was a tireless Mental Health Advocate who championed the creation of New York State Mental Health Education Law from inception. This law requires Mental Health to be taught as part
of health class in all K-12 classes – New York State is the first state in the nation to make this happen.

This scholarship is open to college-level juniors and seniors and matriculated graduate students attending school in New York State and majoring in a mental health-related field to prepare for a career in mental health. You must be a New York State resident and demonstrate financial need.

Thank you for attending MHANYS Mental Health Matters Day!  

Over 350 mental health professionals, advocates, high school and college students, and first responders joined us for an exciting day and rally to support community mental health and the mental health workforce. Thank you to our speakers and presenters including our keynote speaker Cohen Miles-Rath.

MHANYS advocacy efforts continue throughout the year, so check out our Legislative Action Center and MHANYS Update to keep informed.