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A Systems Approach for Expanding Improved Behavioral Health Care
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McSilver Researchers Presenting at the SSWR 2026 Annual Conference
Multiple McSilver Institute scholars are presenting at the social work research conference in Washington, DC this January.
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ENDING POVERTY

ENDING POVERTY

Poverty is about more than lacking the resources to meet basic needs, such as food, clothing and shelter. We recognize the interrelatedness of race, gender and poverty. Therefore, NYU McSilver is dedicated to dismantling structural racism and other forms of systemic oppression through our work.
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The McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research at New York University is committed to creating new knowledge about the root causes of poverty, developing evidence-based interventions to address its consequences, and rapidly translating research findings into action through policy and best practices.
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Developing evidence-based interventions to address poverty
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Spreading best practices and advancing clinical treatment for better outcomes
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Our event programming extends the conversations started by our work to challenge harmful narratives, advance new thinking and inspire positive change.
DATE: February 17, 2026

McSilver Speaker Series : Intersecting Inequities: HIV in Vulnerable Communities

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New Article Highlights Perinatal Behavioral Health Workforce
Addressing the Needs of the Perinatal Behavioral Health Workforce in Behavioral Health News: Dr. Damali Wilson (Joint McSilver-IEHE Fellow), Rose Pierre-Louis (McSilver Executive Director), and Dr. Natasha Williams (NYU Grossman) explore how this issue impacts vulnerable communities.
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The Evidence Based Treatment Dissemination Center Joins NYU McSilver Technical Assistance Centers
The strategic transition enhances access to evidence-based training for New York State mental health professionals.
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McSilver researchers will showcase their work at the 2026 SSWR Conference in Washington, DC.
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