@NYUSilver

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 New York, NY
socialwork.nyu.edu
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Dr Ruopeng An & Dean Michael A. Lindsey of @NYUSilver with their #OAbook Artificial Intelligence in Social Work: Bridging Technology & Humanity at #CSWE26. Check out the book in person at the Springer exhibit (Booth #703) or download the eBook for FREE now bit.ly/4fMjRjV
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Using holographic therapists for student mental health? Proceed with caution, says Clinical Prof Nicholas Lanzieri on a Staten Island high school initiative. "This is not a science fair. You want to really be intentional.” Full story in @HealthbeatUS: healthbeat.org/newyork/2026/…

Staten Island high school bets on holograms to support student mental health

From Star Wars to Staten Island, holograms are making their way into the classroom. A nearly $500,000 studio aims to bring therapists virtually face-to-face with students, even from miles away.

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Asst Dean Amy Greenstein at NYS Assembly joint cmte hearing on changes to Grad Plus Loans: Silver is taking steps to help students, but institutions can't do it alone. Protect the future of social work in NY. Read the full testimony at socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026…
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A team co-led by Assoc Prof Rohini Pahwa received a $368K NIMH grant expansion to study social connections & care engagement among people w/serious mental illness. The new funding adds EHR data to track participants service usage. Read the full story: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026…
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From responsibly integrating AI in social work to cross-cultural education and practice, NYU Silver scholars will present on a range of important topics next week at #CSWE26. Check out our presentation schedule and see us in action: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026….
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When students face housing insecurity, hunger, or other burdens, they need support teachers aren’t able to give. Discover how our School Social Work Training Academy equips MSW Fellows with skills to support students in high-needs schools: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026…
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When a young person carries a gun, they may be more of a danger to themselves than others, Dean @DrMikeLindsey told @RollingOut. Read about his latest research on the Black youth suicide crisis and what can be done to save lives: rollingout.com/2026/10/10/li…

Dr. Michael Lindsey, NYU dean, links firearms to youth suicide

NYU dean Dr. Michael Lindsey breaks down new research linking firearm access to a sharp rise in Black youth suicide attempts.

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The demands of service have profound implications for military families. Assoc Prof Kate Sullivan received a $3M federal grant to test a trauma-informed intervention designed to strengthen military families’ resilience & reduce child maltreatment risk. socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026…
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Meet our PhD candidates entering the academic job market! Backed by our rigorous doctoral training, they’re positioned to be top social work scholars and leaders in the field. Explore their research interests, accomplishments, and full CVs at bit.ly/SilverScholarsOnTheMa….
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In India, nearly 44% of suicides occur among youth aged 15–29. Coverage of the @UN’s new youth mental health report in @IndianExpress cites Dean @DrMikeLindsey & Prof Ramesh Raghavan on moving beyond clinical treatment to systemic prevention. indianexpress.com/article/he…

Exam stress, extreme heat, uncertain future: Why young people’s mental health is becoming a bigger...

From exam pressure and extreme heat to insecure homes, jobs and digital lives, a new UN report argues that young people’s mental health cannot be understood—or protected—in isolation

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Suddenly feeling repulsed by your pet during or after pregnancy? You’re not alone. In @Guardian, Clin Assoc Prof @KCompitus shares why it may happen and where to find support. Read the full article: theguardian.com/wellness/202…

‘12 weeks and SO disgusted by my dog’: what happens when you’re pregnant and can’t stand your pet?

There may be almost no research on pet aversion during and post-pregnancy, but it may not be particularly rare

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Relaxing FBI & ICE hiring standards is a concern, but screening alone won’t stop police abuse, writes Assoc Prof @JordanDeVylder in @AlJazeera. He argues law enforcement needs systemic reform to its culture, authority & accountability. Read: aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/…

Police hiring standards matter. But they alone cannot stop abuse

Law enforcement in the US needs high hiring standards. But it also needs reform and trust-building in communities.

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Dean @DrMikeLindsey joined @LeeMerrittESQ, @jamalbryant & national leaders for a dialogue on recent hanging deaths of Black adults. Citing the Black youth suicide crisis, he called for both transparent investigations & normalizing mental health support in Black communities.
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“Silence can signal that it’s not OK to talk about your feelings.” Following a Black man’s tragic public suicide outside Baltimore, Dean @DrMikeLindsey provided guidance for local parents on talking to their kids about mental health. thebanner.com/community/publ…

Parents, experts discuss suicide prevention following man’s hanging

Public health experts who specialize in suicide prevention say parents should be proactive about discussing traumatic events and emotions with their kids.

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Dean @drmikelindsey spoke at the launch of the @unyouthaffairs & @unuglobalhealth report “Youth Mental Health & Well-Being in an Uncertain World. It aligns w/ social work principles & reflects input from 6 #NYUSilver faculty. Learn more & read the report: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026…
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Yesterday’s launch of “Youth Mental Health & Well-being in an Uncertain World” brought young people, researchers, practitioners and global leaders together to turn insights into action. Thank you to @UNUGlobalHealth and @NYUSilver for joining us in creating space for this work.
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What does it take to build systems where young people can thrive? 🌍 Our launch of Youth Mental Health & Well-being in an Uncertain World brought together young people, leaders, researchers and practitioners. Thank you to @UNUGlobalHealth and @NYUSilver for the partnership 💪
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How can clinicians put AI mental health advice in perspective w/o making clients defensive? Asst Prof Shaddy Saba recommends comparing chatbots to “a well-read friend who’s sometimes confidently wrong.” Learn more via Social Work Advocates magazine: socialworkers.org/News/Socia…
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Carrying a gun is both a warning sign & risk factor for teen suicide, Dean @DrMikeLindsey told @RollingOut, and the risk is highest among Black youth. Read his interview on what’s driving the rise in Black youth suicide & how to prevent it: rollingout.com/2026/09/19/mi…

Dr. Michael Lindsey, NYU dean, traces alarming rise in Black teen suicide

NYU dean Michael Lindsey discusses new research linking firearm access to rising Black youth suicide rates and what families can do.

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In the wake of 9/11, @NYSomh launched Project Liberty, the largest public mental health response in U.S. history. On the 25th anniversary, Dr. April Naturale, PhD ’09, reflects on leading that revolutionary program while early in her doctoral studies: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026…
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