Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman today introduced the bipartisan Youth Mental Health Research Act, a landmark effort to catalyze research and interventions targeted at improving the mental health of America’s young people. The McSilver Institute has consistently collaborated with policymakers such as Rep. Watson Coleman to spotlight the need for greater mental health supports for vulnerable […]
We applaud the U.S. Surgeon General’s advisory on social media media use by young people, and share his concern that the environment so many of our youth are being exposed to has the potential to do considerable harm.
Chris Hemphill, Ifeoma Ike, and Cathy Nonas appointed as Fellows-in-Residence for the 2022-2023 term.
McSilver congratulates the New York State Senate for passing Bill S3408 under the leadership of Senator Samra Brouk.
McSilver co-sponsored the online discussion between Rep. Gregory W. Meeks and board members of The Haitian Roundtable.
Dr. Michael A. Lindsey’s statement is included in Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman’s press release about H.R. 1475.
Hers were among the insights provided by nearly 40 Black women who have shaped New York government, politics, policy and civic life.
“The American people have spoken, and the results are historic,” began the NYU McSilver Institute’s statement on November 7, 2020.
The NYU McSilver COO joins Susan Lerner and Betsy Gotbaum, who are already on the board.
Efforts by the NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research to inform policymakers about troubling trends in Black youth mental health reached an important milestone today, when the House of Representatives passed the Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act.
