Happenings

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 – NYS is the first state in the nation to make this happen.

This scholarship is open to juniors, 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.

MHANYS is proud to announce the launch of The MHANYS Journal: Strength in Community. This is a new publication we are launching at MHANYS. It will be published on a quarterly basis and is focused on highlighting our work to strengthen all facets of community mental health through advocacy, community building, and mental health literacy. 

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.