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Under Governor Hochul’s leadership, New York State is undertaking a massive $1 billion overhaul of the mental health care system that will dramatically increase access, reduce wait times, and ensure appropriate levels of care statewide.
Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Smith oversees clinical and quality aspects of the New York State public mental health system with a focus on improving access to prevention, recovery, and rehabilitation services for persons with serious mental illness (SMI).
This report provides an overview of key events that have contributed to our current mental health crisis; dives deep into the data around New Yorkers’ mental health and substance use, from childhood to adulthood; and concludes with recommendations to address the current crisis.
2 paź 2024 · The COVID-19 pandemic had a widespread and enduring impact on New Yorkers, including on their mental wellbeing. Public health precautions such as school and office closures led to social isolation, stress, and financial and food insecurity. Mental health services were also disrupted.
OMH offers resources for New Yorkers to support their mental wellness. Find coping tips and resiliency resources to help you every day. Learn how to start a conversation about mental health. Read more about the unique mental health challenges faced by different populations. View Details.
Objective: The Positive Alternatives to Restraint and Seclusion (PARS) project of the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) was designed to build capacity to use alternatives to restraint and seclusion within state-operated and licensed in-patient and residential treatment programs serving children with severe emotional disturbances.
Our mission is to facilitate recovery for young to older adults receiving treatment for serious mental illness, to support children and families in their social and emotional development and...
