The community forum featured experts in the fields of maternal physical and mental health to provide vital information on the scope of this health disparity, contributing factors, and best practices.
The study will be based at NYU McSilver and NYU’s Institute of Human Development and Social Change.
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.
McSilver congratulates the New York State Senate for passing Bill S3408 under the leadership of Senator Samra Brouk.
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.
Saving Young Black Lives: Reversing Suicide Trends features interviews with a survivor, parent affected by suicide, pro athlete and mental health experts
A new study in Prevention Science points to the need to update suicide prevention screening tools to save more young Black lives.
Dr. Michael A. Lindsey’s statement is included in Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman’s press release about H.R. 1475.
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.
Dr. Michael A. Lindsey is a co-author of the study showing Black caregivers involved in the child welfare system get less depression treatment.
