School psychologists and other advocates spent the day meeting with legislators to discuss children’s mental health issues and solutions to workforce shortages and limited access to services @LindaBRosenthal@AliciaHyndman@tobystavisky@SenatorBrouk
Congratulations to Wappingers CSD (John Jay HS) School Psychologist, Beth Rizzi for being recognized by the Mid Hudson School Studies Council last evening for her outstanding service to our school community! Thank you Mrs. Rizzi! @WCSDEmpowers
S3036A passed the Senate today. The assembly has the opportunity to do the right thing by passing A2033A. Do they have the will and intention to help children and families access mental health services? Please do the right thing @CarlHeastie @LindaBRosenthal @PatriciaFahy109
Normal anxiety goes away quickly. It becomes a concern when feelings are intense, go on for weeks and get in the way of a teen’s ability to learn, engage in home/school/work & enjoy daily life. Many teens needing help don’t get it @LindaBRosenthal @PatriciaFahy109 #VoicesofYouth
During Disability Pride Month we honor the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community. School psychologists are committed to helping ALL students thrive in school and in their lives regardless of different abilities #DisabilityPrideMonth
Children’s MH becomes a ‘public health emergency’ The MH crisis has become so dire, local medical experts are sounding the alarm. Headlines like this will dominate our news feed until we address access to MH services @PatriciaFahy109 @LindaBRosenthal https://t.co/njzAi3LL0z
Let's stop discussing how to open the door and just open it and walk through.
See what's on the other side @PatriciaFahy109 🙏🏽
#SchoolPsychologists#HereToHelp
NYU Suicide researcher Dr Morris-Perez wrote in support of A2033 “This legislation is absolutely critical in this time of rising youth mental health needs. These bills receive my strongest support” @PatriciaFahy109 @LindaBRosenthal@NYSA_Majority
Young people in America are experiencing a MH crisis. The gap between supply & demand for MH services has real consequences. Youth suicide inc w/community shortages of MH professionals @PatriciaFahy109 https://t.co/An5dwImTmy
.@PatriciaFahy109 today is last day of session to move A2033. You have heard from professionals, parents, & youth who support the bill. The Trevor Project, JED Foundation, NYU suicide researcher Dr Morris-Perez, Life Worth Living Foundation, Trainers of School Psychologists, 1/3
ALL SUPPORT A2033! @PatriciaFahy109 Our children are hurting and can’t wait another year. The Senate has sent it to you for action. Do the right thing.
MHANYS, WCPA, NYSOTA, School Superintendents Council, School Boards Association, Special Ed Administrators Council, School Business Officials, School Administrators Association, Cap District Alliance for Children with Special Needs, & NYS Alliance for Children w/Special Needs 2/3
.@PatriciaFahy109 today is last day of session to move A2033. You have heard from professionals, parents, & youth who support the bill. The Trevor Project, JED Foundation, NYU suicide researcher Dr Morris-Perez, Life Worth Living Foundation, Trainers of School Psychologists, 1/3