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HomeCare Magazine Spotlights the Importance of Culturally Sensitive BH Care, Featuring Insights from Evelyn Pozo, Psychiatric Social Worker
October 25, 2023–
NYN Media Spotlights HHS Funding for VNS Health BH Services in the South Bronx
September 25, 2023–
Jessica Fear, Senior VP, BH Speaks to Crain’s About Exciting New CCHBC Program Funding from HHS
September 25, 2023–
NY1 Segment on Teen Suicide Prevention Features Expertise from Alex Karydi, Director, Behavioral Health Product Development
August 21, 2023–Young adults can face insecurity, loneliness and depression. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that suicide rates for young people between the ages of 10 and 24 are the highest they have been in years. For LGBTQ teenagers and Black, Indigenous and people of color, those numbers are even higher. In the city, the Department of Health reports suicide is the second leading cause of death among people in this age group. Alex Karydi, a clinical psychologist and a certified drug and alcohol counselor, joined anchor Shannan Ferry Saturday morning on NY1 to offer some guidance to parents about how to identify a child in crisis and communicate with them. She is also a director of the Safe Pathways Program, which is led by the nonprofit and community-based health care organization VNS Health.
NYN Media Features Alex Karydi in Story on Safe Pathway Suicide Prevention Program
June 29, 2023–
Alex Karydi Director, BH Product Development, and Peer Specialist, Siobhan Kelly, Speak to the Importance of “Safe Pathway” Suicide Prevention Program
June 26, 2023–
Univision 41 Spotlights PEARLS Program, Featuring Outreach Counselor German Buitrago
June 7, 2023–English Transcript: Host: …On on another topic, pay attention because if you’re feeling depressed or overwhelmed, there is a local organization leading a program that is helping people and providing them with mental health support. Host 2: That’s right, Victor. And Berenice Gartner tells us that it is a free service, in people’s homes. Reporter: This is all very important information, especially given how taboo talking about mental health can be, especially for older people. According to a survey from Columbia University, the mental health of older adults was particularly some impacted by the pandemic. German Buitrago, {On CHYRON: Outreach Counselor, VNS Health]: And how do you feel now? Sandra: Well, I feel much better. Reporter: Sandra and her therapist are almost like friends. German: Taking everything prescribed to you still? Sandra: Yes. Reporter: They often go out for a walk while they talk, chatting about the things that affect
VNS Health Behavioral Health Clinicians Weigh in on How They Serve the Community in Bronx Times Story
June 1, 2023–
PIX11 Shares Inspiring Story of BH Nurse Rebecca Miller-Martinez and Outreach to the Unhoused Community
May 15, 2023–