New York NOW

New York’s Mental Health Crisis & What Can Be Done About It

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  • New York — and the rest of the country — is experiencing a mental health crisis, with a huge demand in services and a system that can't keep up.
  • We speak with Dr. Ann Marie Sullivan, commissioner of the state Office of Mental Health, about what the state's doing, the challenges that still exist, and what someone should do if they're struggling with their mental health.
  • Suicide prevention is key, but often overlooked in certain demographics. We'll tell you more.
  • Dan Egan from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (Capital Region Chair) talks about mental health in New York today, and how more lives could be saved.

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