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Mental Health Updates

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MHANYS Journal: Strength in Community Vol. 6

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Update on Advocates #4Photo Campaign

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Announcing OMH’s New Perinatal Mental Health Resource Hub!

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Mental Health Rally Update

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Huge Rates of Insurance Denials Get Overturned by Independent Review Experts in Behavioral Health Care Services

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MHANYS Journal: Strength in Community Vol. 6

MHANYS is proud to announce the release of the sixth edition of the MHANYS Journal: Strength in Community.

From the rising demand for Mental Health First Aid and our expanded efforts to reach more teens and adults working with youth, to innovative training developed by our School Mental Health Resource and Training Center to address the loneliness epidemic, our programs continue to evolve. The strength and inspiration of our community were evident as we hosted our largest-ever Mental Health Matters Day, uniting over 500 people to champion critical mental health public policies and carry this momentum back to their communities.

We invite you to read about our activities from the first quarter as we come together to recognize May as Mental Health Awareness Month, and that spring presents new opportunities to expand our vision.

Our shared mission to strengthen our communities by raising awareness, reducing stigma, advocating, and promoting wellness and recovery is more important than ever. Please share MHANYS Journal with your networks.

Gratefully, 

Check out Vol. 6

Sylvia Lask Scholarship

The Sylvia Lask Scholarship is awarded annually by the Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc. (MHANYS), and it 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.

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MHANYS Recognized as 2025 Best Place to Work by Albany Business Review

MHANYS is proud to announce we have been named one of the Albany Business Review’s 2025 Best Places to Work! This is a tremendous honor for MHANYS as we are among one of the only not-for-profits to be recognized in the listing. MHANYS was recognized in the category of small companies with 20-24 employees.

The ranking honors companies and organizations across the Capital Region that have gone above and beyond “the norm to foster an enjoyable and meaningful environment for their employees.” This distinction is a testament to the dedicated, mission-driven team and culture we have built at MHANYS that is engaging, inclusive, and supportive in the endeavor to strengthen community mental health and wellness. 

Check out the listing of Best Places of Work and profile of MHANYS published in Albany Business Review on December 12th. 

MHANYS Receives the Mental Health First Aid Organization of the Year Award from National Council for Mental Wellbeing

In a ceremony held at the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Summit in Philadelphia on May 4, 2025, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing recognized the Mental Health Association in New York State (MHANYS) as Organization of the Year. The award was part of the National Council’s annual MHFA Impact Awards Ceremony that celebrates individuals and groups that have demonstrated what it means to be a true leader in changing the conversation surrounding mental health.

Looking for topic-specific resources check out our A-Z Topic Guide!

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