NYU Silver’s scholarship and thought leadership continued to have national and global reach in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Here are just a few highlights of news coverage garnered by our scholars and during the year, touching on mental health, artificial intelligence, homelessness, harm reduction, healthy aging and the effects of racism, among other topics.
The New York Times
Schools and families must help kids who have been bullied process their experience, said Dean Michael A. Lindsey.
Axios
Amidst America’s plague of mass shootings, even those not directly involved may feel unsafe and experience mental health consequences, said Dr. Doris F. Chang.
The New York Times
A reporter followed outreach workers from our New York City Communities for Health project, led by Dr. Lance Keene, as they distributed fentanyl test strips and demonstrated how to use them in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the South Bronx.
NBC News
Dean Michael A. Lindsey said new National Center for Health Statistics data showing suicide rates rose from 2020 to 2021 following a brief period of decline reflect a demand for more mental health professionals.
The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross
Dean Michael A. Lindsey discussed the mental health of Black men and the need to bring more historically marginalized people into the social work profession.
The New York Times
Dr. Michelle R. Munson shared strategies for managing feelings of loneliness during the holiday.
BET
Dean Lindsey Michael A. Lindsey addressed the rising rates of suicide behaviors among Black girls.
Social Work Today
Dr. Victoria Stanhope is using cutting-edge technology to create a new measure for person-centered care.
Here & Now
Dr. Ernest Gonzales said ageism is among the challenges to overcome for engaging older adults in NYU’s Intergenerational Home Share program.
The Takeaway
Dean Michael A. Lindsey discussed suicidality in Black and Brown people amid surprise over the death of DJ and dancer tWitch.
Fast Company
Dr. Jerome Wakefield questioned the wisdom of adding Prolonged Grief Disorder to the DSM.
News Nation
Dr. Deborah K. Padgett argued that New York City needs a right to housing rather than the current right to shelter.
Discover
Dean Michael A. Lindsey addressed surging suicide rates, especially among Black youth.
City & State New York
Just restoring voting rights and providing voter education isn’t enough to enfranchise formerly incarcerated New Yorkers, said Dr. Kirk “Jae” James.
New York Amsterdam News
Dean Michael A. Lindsey provided context for legislation introduced in the New York City Council requiring the Department of Education to provide information on the new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.