About us
WHO are we?
The New York Student Mental Health Organization (NYSMHO) was founded out of a deep need for student mental health education. The insufficient level of mental health resources that students have access to has contributed to the staggering 56% increase in teenage suicide rates over the past decade. NYSMHO focuses on providing comprehensive resources to the New York student community in order to accentuate the importance of mental health education. We strive to raise awareness and lead projects to improve the continually neglected mental health of adolescents within the New York community and more.
NYSMHO'S VISION
1) Fund-raise through New York public high schools to donate money to nonprofits specializing in providing proper mental health professionals/guidance to adolescents.
2) Educate the community of New York about mental health issues and stigmas--removing stigma from their personal bias.
3) Use other forms of media to spread awareness of mental health issues, stigmas, and how to get help.
INITIATIVES
Stigma Awareness Initiative: NYSMHO is starting a Stigma Awareness Initiative through HMINYC, a is a student-led initiative to hold a mental health program for NYC high schools to combat stigmas around discussing mental health.
Therapy @ Bard: NYSMHO is trying to get a mental health professional to provide free and accessible therapy for all BHSECQ students.
NYSMHO Magazine: NYSMHO Magazine is expanding this year! We are looking for a wider group of Staff Writers and communications managers to help us reach a wider audience. For NYSMHO Magazine to have its full effect, we will be putting increased resources and efforts into it this year.
Interview Series: NYSMHO will have an interview series with mental health professionals that is published to our YouTube channel.
NYSMHO also serves as a safe space to express mental health concerns in a safe setting, holding weekly meetings every Monday.
NYSMHO'S VISION
1) Fund-raise through New York public high schools to donate money to nonprofits specializing in providing proper mental health professionals/guidance to adolescents.
2) Educate the community of New York about mental health issues and stigmas--removing stigma from their personal bias.
3) Use other forms of media to spread awareness of mental health issues, stigmas, and how to get help.
INITIATIVES
Stigma Awareness Initiative: NYSMHO is starting a Stigma Awareness Initiative through HMINYC, a is a student-led initiative to hold a mental health program for NYC high schools to combat stigmas around discussing mental health.
Therapy @ Bard: NYSMHO is trying to get a mental health professional to provide free and accessible therapy for all BHSECQ students.
NYSMHO Magazine: NYSMHO Magazine is expanding this year! We are looking for a wider group of Staff Writers and communications managers to help us reach a wider audience. For NYSMHO Magazine to have its full effect, we will be putting increased resources and efforts into it this year.
Interview Series: NYSMHO will have an interview series with mental health professionals that is published to our YouTube channel.
NYSMHO also serves as a safe space to express mental health concerns in a safe setting, holding weekly meetings every Monday.