How to overcome disparity to find mental health care
Disparity in mental health care can take many forms, but there is help, and no one should have to suffer in silence.
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Disparity in mental health care can take many forms, but there is help, and no one should have to suffer in silence.
A California knitting shop is using the art form as more than just a creative outlet.
Nearly 50 million over the age of 12 reportedly have substance use disorders, which can include addictions to alcohol or drugs. Watch our Breaking The Stigma special on overcoming addiction.
CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu's mental illness did not stop her. Now, she's highlighting hope and solutions.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has more on the gathering for a special cause.
CBS News New York's John Elliott spoke to Nyjah Walters, with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, about the Out of the Darkness Walk and environmental risk factors for suicide. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.
The AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk is taking place Sunday in Manhattan. Scott Horvitz, a board member for the New York City chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, speaks with CBS News New York's John Elliott. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.
The AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk is taking place Sunday in Manhattan. CBS News New York's John Elliott spoke with a volunteer. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.
The AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk is taking place Sunday in Manhattan. Candace Bravo, executive director of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, discusses why the event is important. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.
The AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk is taking place Sunday in Manhattan. CBS News New York's John Elliott spoke with volunteers. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.
Salina Sabri, chair of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's "Out of the Darkness" community walk and Dionne Monsanto, mental health advocate and AFSP volunteer joins CBS New York to discuss the walk.
The New York City Council Monday held a hearing about a pilot program that deploys mental health professionals instead of police to certain situations.
Evidence is emerging about the detrimental effects of social media, particularly for young people, from overuse, and harmful and addictive messaging.
Karen Carson, Host Of "Karen In The Morning" On Audacy's New 102.7 And Liz Roithmayr-Clemens, Executive Director Of The New Jersey Chapter For AFSP joins CBS New York .
Actor Scott Aaron-Price Ehrenpreis discusses his off-Broadway show called "Clowns Like Me." The performance is based off his life story of dealing with many types of mental illnesses and autism spectrum disorder.
The National Action Network highlighted Friday what it calls an emergency within the Black community: The mental health of Black men and boys.
Experts say stress can help keep you sharp and motivated in some cases. But over an extended period of time, it may affect your health, job performance, and even your ability to manage your finances.
In some cases, experts say stress can help keep you sharp and motivated. But over an extended period of time, it may affect your health, job performance, and even your ability to manage your finances.
Jordan Wright, Director of NYU's Center for Counseling and Community Wellbeing and Michelle Jeffers, doctoral student in NYU's Counseling Psychology program join CBS New York to talk about a free counseling service for food and beverage workers in the city.
The team hosted New Jersey high school athletic staff members on Thursday for Mental Health Action Day, an annual observance to shift our mental health culture from awareness to action. CBS New York's Otis Livingston reports.
Wednesday is National Trauma Survivors Day, part of Mental Health Awareness Month. Most will tell you healing physically after traumatic injury is only part of the challenge. CBS New York's Tony Aiello has more on the mental and emotional toll trauma survivors face.
Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation is helping young people understand and prioritize their mental health. Cynthia Germanotta, president of the Born This Way Foundation joins CBS New York to discuss.
Pediatrician Dr. Liz Henry shares common warning signs of mental health issues amongst teens. She then lays out tips for talking about the sensitive topic.
A non-profit called The JED Foundation is working with college campuses nationwide to help college students who may be struggling with their mental health. Dr. Michelle Mullen, senior vice president and chief design and impact officer at The JED Foundation joins CBS New York to discuss.
Your 20s are often referred to as the best time of your life, but for a lot of people, they can be a time of uncertainty at work in relationships and in regards to mental health. Dr. Meg Jay, an author and clinical psychologist, joins us to share her research.
NYC and the surrounding area face some cool, rainy weather to start the week. Then, highs could hit the 90s on Thursday.
Charles Rangel, the longtime New York congressman, is being remembered with a series of public viewings in Harlem and City Hall.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom posted on social media that "Commandeering a state's National Guard without consulting the Governor of that state is illegal and immoral."
The attorneys general for Maryland, New Jersey, and Delaware are filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration aimed at preventing them from legalizing devices that allow individuals to convert semi-automatic weapons into machine guns.
Nicole Scherzinger won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her role as Norma Desmond in "Sunset Blvd."
NYC and the surrounding area face some cool, rainy weather to start the week. Then, highs could hit the 90s on Thursday.
Charles Rangel, the longtime New York congressman, is being remembered with a series of public viewings in Harlem and City Hall.
Nicole Scherzinger won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her role as Norma Desmond in "Sunset Blvd."
Cole Escola took home the 2025 Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Play for the role of Mary Todd Lincoln in "Oh, Mary!"
New York University researchers are working to develop a way for people to detect hidden GPS trackers.
NYC and the surrounding area face some cool, rainy weather to start the week. Then, highs could hit the 90s on Thursday.
The humid weather sticks around the NYC area to finish the week, and there could be a chance of thunderstorms.
Another air quality alert has been issued for the NYC area today, and it has expanded to include Long Island and New Jersey.
An air quality alert has been issued for NYC and N.J. on Wednesday, as smoke from the Canadian wildfires blows into the Tri-State Area.
Two people were rescued after a small plane crashed into Long Island Sound off the coast of Connecticut, the U.S. Coast Guard says.
NYC and the surrounding area face some cool, rainy weather to start the week. Then, highs could hit the 90s on Thursday.
Candidates for New Jersey governor and voters are reacting to President Trump's sweeping budget proposal.
Justin Rivera, the New Jersey sheriff's officer who died last week after falling out of a ninth floor window, was laid to rest Friday.
The humid weather sticks around the NYC area to finish the week, and there could be a chance of thunderstorms.
Jonathan Stewart says up until about a week ago, he had been having nightmares about plane crashes.
The humid weather sticks around the NYC area to finish the week, and there could be a chance of thunderstorms.
An event at Jones Beach was shut down Thursday after fights broke out during a senior skip day on Long Island, officials say.
A large fire at the Crown Recycling plant in Calverton, Long Island appeared to be under control Wednesday afternoon.
Experts are warning people not to interfere with fawns they may be seeing around. Well-intentioned people may be doing more harm than good, they say.
History was made Tuesday at JFK Airport as an all-electric aircraft made a successful runway landing for the first time.
Charles Rangel, the longtime New York congressman, is being remembered with a series of public viewings in Harlem and City Hall.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom posted on social media that "Commandeering a state's National Guard without consulting the Governor of that state is illegal and immoral."
President Trump's new ban on travel to the U.S. by citizens from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries has taken effect amid rising tension over the president's escalating campaign of immigration enforcement.
Mayor Eric Adams took action to protect Jewish New Yorkers on Sunday, signing an executive order and proposing legislation to define antisemitism.
U.S. Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Nydia Velazquez are condemning U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement's practices nationwide and in New York City.
A measles case has been confirmed in Putnam County, N.Y., and health officials have a warning for some who visited Arturo's Tavern in Mahopac.
The CDC dropped a broad recommendation for all children to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Some fish caught in New York lakes and rivers may be unsafe to eat due to elevated levels of chemicals known as PFAS, state health officials announced Thursday.
A Long Island man is sharing his incredible transformation after his nose was bitten off in a fight.
For the first time in his life, a young New Jersey man is pain-free thanks to a new gene treatment working to cure patients of sickle cell disease.
Nicole Scherzinger won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her role as Norma Desmond in "Sunset Blvd."
Cole Escola took home the 2025 Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Play for the role of Mary Todd Lincoln in "Oh, Mary!"
"Maybe Happy Ending" won big at the 2025 Tony Awards, taking home six awards, including the coveted Best Musical.
Here's how to watch and what to know about presenters and performers as the 2025 Tony Awards honor the best of Broadway.
Sean "Diddy" Combs had a request for the courtroom artist at his sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial.
The Red Sox hit five home runs to overcome two by Aaron Judge in an 11-7 win over the Yankees on Sunday night.
Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil each hit two home runs, and the Mets routed Colorado 13-5 on Sunday to sweep the major league-worst Rockies.
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz completed an extraordinary comeback to win his second-straight French Open men's title in a thrilling five-set match against Jannik Sinner.
Ronny Maurico hit his first home run of the season, a 456-foot shot into the second deck, and the New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 8-1 on Saturday night.
The Red Sox beat the Yankees 10-7 on Saturday night to even their weekend series at one game apiece.
The Brooklyn Public Library is gearing up their programming to keep kids reading and learning all summer.
A march was held in the Bronx on Friday in honor of National Gun Violence Awareness Day after a rash of shootings in the borough.
NYCHA has opened its first dog park, and it's serving as more than just a place for dogs to run free.
Angelo Imperati, a math teacher at P.S 75 School of Research and Discovery in the Bronx was at a loss for words after learning he was a grand prize winner of the FLAG Award for Teaching.
As a sweeping $500 million overhaul of Brooklyn's Broadway Junction begins, some community leaders are concerned it will lead to gentrification.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
A boat carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists to deliver humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip was intercepted by Israeli forces.
Several public viewings will be held this week in Harlem before the longtime congressman's funeral on Friday. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
The battle over President Trump's immigration policy spilled into the streets of Los Angeles over the weekend. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
CBS News New York's Dave Carlin has more on the big winners at Radio City Music Hall.
