NIMH Awards Grant to Study a System of Care for Black Youth at Risk for Suicide
The study will be based at NYU McSilver and NYU’s Institute of Human Development and Social Change.
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GNY Links and McSilver Host COVID-19 Health Town Hall
McSilver Executive Director Dr. Michael A. Lindsey was among the experts who were on hand yesterday evening to share their insights and answer questions in a virtual health town hall.
NY Senate Advances Bill to Establish Black Youth Suicide Prevention Task Force
McSilver congratulates the New York State Senate for passing Bill S3408 under the leadership of Senator Samra Brouk.
McSilver Executive Director Interviewed by NY Times about Black Youth Suicide
Suicide and mental illness are often seen as a ‘white phenomenon,’ but a different picture emerges when looking at trends in youth, Dr. Michael A. Lindsey told New York Times’ Christina Caron.
Troubling Trends in Black Youth Suicide Illuminated in New Podcast Series
Saving Young Black Lives: Reversing Suicide Trends features interviews with a survivor, parent affected by suicide, pro athlete and mental health experts
Study: Blacks Teens More Likely to Report Suicide Attempts in Absence of Thoughts, Plans
A new study in Prevention Science points to the need to update suicide prevention screening tools to save more young Black lives.
McSilver Hails US House Passage of Mental Health Equity Act
Dr. Michael A. Lindsey’s statement is included in Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman’s press release about H.R. 1475.
McSilver Executive Director: Police Violence Impacts Mental Health
Dr. Michael A. Lindsey spoke to CBS News’ Elaine Quijano about the mental health impact of the Derek Chauvin trial and other instances of police violence on Black mental health.
McSilver Executive Director Co-Authors Study Showing Depression Treatment Racial Gap
Dr. Michael A. Lindsey is a co-author of the study showing Black caregivers involved in the child welfare system get less depression treatment.
McSilver Co-Hosts MLK Day Panel on Black Youth Mental Health
Dr. Michael A. Lindsey, Executive Director, joined a panel of experts to discuss trends in the time of COVID-19, and actions steps.