New York Road Runners making strides for mental health
The nonprofit works to motivate people through running, which has proven emotional and physical health benefits.
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The nonprofit works to motivate people through running, which has proven emotional and physical health benefits.
As part of CBS2's ongoing effort breaking the stigma around mental health, we were proud to host the Access Psychology Foundation's fundraiser here at the CBS Broadcast Center.
Students' anxieties ranged from dealing with stress at school to tacking problems in their personal lives.
CBS News New York goes "In the Classroom" for a candid conversation with students and Cindy Hsu.
CBS2 launched a series of special reports on breaking the stigma when it comes to children and mental health.
In 2021, 44% of high school students reported they persistently felt sad or hopeless, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's why CBS2 launched a series of special reports on breaking the stigma when it comes to children and mental health.
According to the CDC, 42 percent on high school students experience persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness.
Studies show the rate among Black young people has nearly doubled since 2014.
A survey found the hashtag "mental health" was searched more than 67 billion times on the social media app.
Bent on Learning launched in 2001 and then started teaching stress management at schools near ground zero after 9/11.
Children in foster care and students in East Harlem learn yoga and meditation from a man who understands them.
It's the brainchild of Shanequa Moore, a recent graduate of Health Opportunities High School in the Bronx.
Dance studios, bilingual guidance centers, and wellness centers in schools are a godsend for many.
After a New Jersey student tragically died by suicide, experts want schools to re-examine anti-bullying policies.
At the Brotherhood Sister Sol nonprofit, young leaders learn to develop voices, learn policymaking and activism.
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists reports New York City public schools need more than 200 more mental health providers to meet the needs of students. CBS2's Jessi Mitchell reports.
Lady Gaga's "Born this Way Foundation" is a huge driving force behind raising awareness and providing resources to support youth mental health.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and CBS2's Cindy Hsu is sharing her story and the warning signs.
We are breaking the stigma on talking about mental illness. It's a conversation that can be difficult, but can save lives.
Last year, CBS2's Cindy Hsu sat down with Dana Tyler to share her personal battle with depression in hopes of helping others who might be going through similar situations. We are continuing that conversation with another CBS2 special, focusing on difficult discussions and the resources available to everyone.
The parents of Stanford women's soccer goalie Katie Meyer are speaking out after their daughter's death by suicide. The Meyers hope their message breaks the stigma and raises awareness about athletes' mental health, and some local teams are helping to spread that message; CBS2's Thalia Perez reports.
Mental health is extremely personal, and not something many people open up about, but every year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness.
