NAMI New York State

06/18/2026

Mental health matters for everyone.

This Pride Month, we celebrate the courage it takes to be yourself and the strength it takes to reach out for support when you need it.

You deserve care, connection, and hope.

Click the link below for more!
https://naminys.org/your-journey/identity-and-cultural-dimensions/lgbtqia/

06/17/2026

Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that more than 2,500 teens have received Mental Health First Aid training. This is a 71 percent increase since the program started in high schools last summer. She secured $17.5 million in the FY27 State Budget so that all 10th graders in New York State can access this training. Over time, this phased-in plan will make the training available to more than 180,000 students each year. Most high school students will gain basic skills to support their own and others' mental wellbeing.
https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-highlights-accomplishments-teen-mental-health-first-aid-expansion

Governor Hochul announced that more than 2,500 teens have received Mental Health First Aid training, a 71 percent increase since this initiative was incorporated into high schools last summer.

06/17/2026

Men’s Health Month reminds us that strength isn’t about staying silent. 💙

It’s okay to ask for help. It’s okay to talk about your feelings. It’s okay to cry, to struggle, and to not be okay.

Too often, men face pressure to “tough it out” alone. This month, let’s challenge the stigma around mental health and encourage honest conversations, support, and self-care.

You don’t have to carry it all by yourself. Help is available, and reaching out is a sign of strength.

06/15/2026

Following the publication of Taylor Locke's PLOS Mental Health article, "Fad Diets, Schizophrenia, and Politics: An Internet Frenzy That Highlights Broader Concerns," several leading mental health experts shared their perspectives on the claims, conversations, and broader implications discussed in the article.

👉Swipe through to read their insights.

🔗Read the full article here: https://journals.plos.org/mentalhealth/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmen.0000619

06/13/2026

Pride is a reminder that being yourself is something worth celebrating.

Take a moment today to show yourself kindness, practice self-care, and recognize your strengths. Your mental wellness matters.

Resources and more: https://naminys.org/your-journey/identity-and-cultural-dimensions/lgbtqia/

06/12/2026

Mental health affects millions of men each year, yet too many continue to struggle in silence. In 2024, 20% of U.S. men age 18 and older experienced a mental illness. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

This Men’s Mental Health Month, let's challenge stigma, encourage honest conversations, and remind the men in our lives that support is available and recovery is possible.

If you or someone you know is struggling, you don't have to face it alone. Learn more about mental health resources and support at https://www.nami.org/stay-connected/events/awareness-events/mens-health-month/

06/11/2026

NAMI New York State sat down with the National Association of Social Workers of New York State to discuss the growing need for stronger mental health advocacy, policy reform, and collaboration between social workers and individuals with lived experience. This podcast episode explores efforts to address insurance prior authorizations, mental health care access, and the movement to recognize mental health as a constitutional right in New York State. Tune in for an important conversation on reducing stigma, advancing mental health equity, and strengthening support for communities statewide.
https://www.socialworkers.org/News/Social-Work-Talks-Podcast/EP145-Destigmatizing-and-Advocating-for-Communities-Affeccted-by-Mental-Illness

06/10/2026

In honor of Pride Month, this episode explores mental health for LGBTQ+ young people.

NAMI’s Chief Advocacy Officer Hannah Wesolowski is joined by Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen (The Trevor Project) and Taylor Locke (NAMI Next Gen, NAMI New York State).

Together, the trio discusses recent research from The Trevor Project about mental health among LGBTQ+ youth, the importance of supportive adults for LGBTQ+ young people, how communities can reduce the risk of su***de for young q***r people, and more.

Listen now: https://bit.ly/4xlIavg

06/10/2026

June is Men's Health Month 💙

Mental health is health. Yet many men face stigma, pressure, and barriers that make it harder to talk about what they're going through or seek support when they need it.

This Men's Health Month, let's encourage open conversations, challenge stigma, and remind the men in our lives that asking for help is a sign of strength—not weakness.

Whether you're struggling yourself or supporting someone else, you don't have to face it alone.

Learn more about men's mental health and find resources: https://www.nami.org/stay-connected/events/awareness-events/mens-health-month/

06/10/2026