Tag: Mental Health

A Keuka College field placement helping young people at Camden Life Center turned into a part-time job and changed one student's plans for a career in mental health. Cecelia Furbeck, a junior … more: Keuka College field placement leads student toward youth social work

New York will implement a statewide ban on student smartphone use during the school day starting in fall 2025, under a new law funded in the FY 2026 state budget. The policy, called … more: New York to ban student phone use during school day in 2025

Life-altering events leave invisible footprints. Surviving violence, witnessing horrors, enduring neglect, or escaping accidents reshapes our internal landscape—weaving into our identity and affecting how we perceive safety and connection. Clinical therapy provides … more: The Role of Emotional and Spiritual Support in Overcoming Trauma

New research has shown that when it comes to child-sized robots, kids with mental health issues would be more inclined to tell them than humans and adults. This is a good sign for … more: Mental health issues among kids: Robots could help detect issues

Parents searching for mental health help for kids have run into a long-standing problem in New York. There's a serious lack of it available. The coronavirus pandemic made the statewide shortage of mental … more: State expanding mental health services for kids by making certification change

Seasonal depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder or the "winter blues," is a subtype of depression or bipolar disorder that occurs and ends around the same time every year. The days … more: DAILY DEBRIEF: When are the ‘Winter Blues’ more than just seasonal sadness? (podcast)