Office of Mental Health

This #PrideMonth we remain committed to supporting LGBTQIA+ adults, youth and their families. The Trevor Project reminds us with its latest study that LGBTQIA youth, especially, are in need of support and acceptance. We invite you to join us this month as we share resources, tips for parents, more of our informational Spotlights, and plenty of affirmations. Happy #Pride2021

Breaking news! Per Governor Andrew Cuomo, effective Wednesday, NYS will adopt the CDC's new mask and social distancing guidance for vaccinated people!

Marsha P. Johnson was a self-identified drag queen and revolutionary trans activist who played a pivotal role in the Stonewall uprising. The P in her name stood for Pay it no mind which is what Marsha would say in response to questions about her gender. Her work helping homeless LGBTQ individuals through the Street Transgender Action Revolutionaries in the early 1970’s made her a staple in the LGBTQ community and gay liberation movement. #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mentalhealthmonth #mentalhealthmatters

Bebe Moore Campbell was a mental health advocate focused on the mental health needs of the Black community and other underrepresented communities. She founded NAMI-Inglewood in a predominantly Black neighborhood to create a space that was safe for Black people to talk about mental health. In 2008, Congress formally recognized July as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mentalhealthmonth #minoritymentalhealth

Our Sunday Spotlight this week highlights Older New Yorkers. What unique mental health challenges does this population face? How can you take steps to support them?

Our #SpotlightSunday series continues with a highlight on the #AAPI community. We invite you to learn more about the unique mental health challenges facing Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders this #AAPIHeritageMonth. #NYSCelebratesAAPI

New York stands against anti-Semitism and hate in all its forms.

It's Armed Forces Day. Thank you for your service! https://www.military.com/m/history-of-armed-forces-day.html

Celia Brown is a psychiatric survivor and advocate for people with mental illness. She serves as the Regional Advocacy Specialist for OMH’s New York City Field Office where she provides trainings on peer supervision, wellness, and recovery approaches in community mental health agencies. Celia was one of the first Peer Specialists in NYS and helped create the civil service title for OMH. She is also the co-founder of Surviving Race: The Intersection of Race, Disability and Human Rights Coalition. To learn more, visit http://www.srccpsn.net or https://www.facebook.com/groups/srvngrace/

George Ebert was a champion for change within the mental health system, working as an advocate and activist since 1978. Through his work as Director of the Mental Patients Liberation Alliance he worked to break the silence about forced treatment and systemic oppression. #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthmatters

As we celebrate #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we also take a moment to support #AAPIHeritageMonth through the #NYSCelebratesAAPI campaign. This past year, the New York #AAPI community has experienced an increase in hate crimes, racial discrimination and racist attacks. We invite you to learn more about the mental health impact of racism and how it may affect you, or someone you know.