Mental Health Awareness
We’re committed to better mental health care for all
Northwell is dedicated to providing care for people of all walks of life – including children, young adults, veterans, seniors, those impacted by traumatic experiences, and those who struggle in silence – with world-class behavioral health services.
The CDC reports in 2021 compared with 2019, there was a jump in suicide attempts by U.S. children of 73% for 10- to 12-year-olds and about 49% for 13- to 15-year-olds. We want to help caretakers understand why there is a rise in cases, recognize the warning signs in their child and provide them with tools to engage with a child and resources to help.
Northwell’s specialist in child psychiatry, Vera Feuer, MD, explains the potential causes, warning signals and helpful resources here. To get the conversation started, caregivers can use our pictogram to help children learn how to discuss their feelings.
A network of care
For families with a loved one in need of immediate care, you can find help through the following Northwell locations
- Emergency behavioral health services at Cohen Children's Medical Center
- Northwell's school-based Behavioral Health Centers offer rapid access to youth mental health services on Long Island
- Zucker Hillside Hospital
- South Oaks Hospital
Not in our area? You can also find help by calling:
- NYC 988 — Talk. Text. Chat. 24/7
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline — Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Help Line — Free and confidential support for people in distress: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Northwell is improving child and adolescent mental health by creating a unified center of excellence staffed by experts in pediatric mental health and research.
Podcast series
This 3-part series from 20-Minute Health Talk examines child suicidality, an issue that looms increasingly large over America’s children. Throughout Suicide Prevention Month in September, the podcast features experts and advocates who are finding innovative ways to address this problem and improve access to care.
This is Part 1 of Northwell's podcast series on child suicidality, which the CDC reports is on the rise in the U.S. Vera Feuer, MD, shares the warning signs and helpful resources for caretakers, including what language to use — as well as what to avoid — when talking to children.
In Part 2, the 20-Minute Health Talk team takes a look at a group of concerned mothers on a mission to create and fund innovative programs and solutions that improve mental health and wellness in children.
David Rosenthal, DO, PhD, and Helena Roderick, PhD, highlight the many challenges negatively impacting LGBTQ kids' mental health and what individuals and community institutions can do to help curb the high rates of suicidal ideation and behaviors in this at-risk population.
A New York state program is expanding the pool of doctors who can treat behavioral health issues. Hear from the experts leading this effort on this 20-Minute Health Talk.
Vera Feuer, MD, talks about the challenge of expanding mental health care access, and how health systems can partner with school districts to bridge that gap.
A father shares his experience becoming an advocate for his son, who overcame an alcohol use disorder, and how partnering with other parents and health care organizations can help shatter stimga.
Parents can use this chart to help their child identify, describe and talk about their feelings.
From heartwarming to thought-provoking, these stories feature advice from the experts as well as firsthand experiences of those navigating their mental health journeys.
From ugly cries to pillow screams, Julie Shapiro, editor of The Well, gets real about this messy life of ours and how to get through it all with tips from the experts.