September 30, 2021 (Courtesy NYAPRS E-News) The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is launching an Office of Recovery, within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for MentalContinue reading “SAMHSA to Launch New “Office of Recovery” to Expand Its Commitment to Recovery for All Americans”
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Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown (MBB)
September 28, 2021 From well known actress to mental health advocate to game show host. Pictured here, Mayim Bialik during her weekly podcast, Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown. Mayim Bialik seeks toContinue reading “Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown (MBB)”
When “Not Guilty” is a Life Sentence
By Mac McClellan; New York Times (courtesy The Key Update) September 27, 2017 Despite Ann’s determination to betray no emotion, a drop of sweat rolled down her temple as aContinue reading “When “Not Guilty” is a Life Sentence”
Autumn or Fall
AUTUMN OR FALL, DECIDE IF YOU WISH by Howard Diamond September 25, 2021 Is it autumn already? As Brian Hyland began his song, “Tho we gotta say goodbye for the summer”Continue reading “Autumn or Fall”
Resources for Afghan Refugees
From: Canuteson, Matthew (OMH)Subject: Mental Health Resources for Afghan Refugees (Including Translated Versions) September 14, 2021 As New York State welcomes refugees from Afghanistan, it is critical that New York’s mental healthContinue reading “Resources for Afghan Refugees”
Remembering 9/11 – What if New York Were the Center of Healing for the World?
September 11, 2021 September 11, 2021 marks the twentieth anniversary of the terrorist attacks that changed our world. The horrors of that day linger in the collective memory of ourContinue reading “Remembering 9/11 – What if New York Were the Center of Healing for the World?”
A Mystery Duo
A MYSTERY DUO, WRAPPED IN A MYSTERY by Howard Diamond August 15, 2021 One day in May, a male and female duo were spotted at the front door through the windowContinue reading “A Mystery Duo”
Outside on an August Afternoon
by HOWARD DIAMOND August 1, 2021 Sunshine on an August daySeems familiar from yesterdayToo hot and humid to continue to laySo in the pool I will stay. Temperature now aboutContinue reading “Outside on an August Afternoon”
March Ahead Again, Yes I Know It’s Summer
by Howard Diamond July 30, 2021 Another month over, another one about to start. Now that summer is about half complete, we must march ahead. No, it is late July, notContinue reading “March Ahead Again, Yes I Know It’s Summer”
HOPE AND FAITH
by Howard Diamond (July 15, 2021) HOLD ON PEOPLE EVERYWHERE AS FREEDOM ARRIVING IN THE HORIZON Howard Diamond is a NewContinue reading “HOPE AND FAITH”