New York Has Proposed a Taskforce on Black Teen Suicide, Spurred by NYU Researchers The taskforce is awaiting approval by Governor Andrew Cuomo after researchers found a 73% increase in suicide attempt rates over a 26-year period. Julia Baxley, Staff Writer • October 24, 2019 A task force to address black youth suicides is pending approval by Governor Andrew Cuomo after NYU researchers found a significant increase in suicide rates among black teens. A...
New Podcast by NYU Faculty Dissects Black Stereotypes and Attempts to Change the Narrative Darcey Pittman, Contributing Writer • February 9, 2018 NYU's McSilver Institute is changing the narrative about black boys and men through a 16-part podcast series.
Professor discusses poverty research Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor • March 25, 2015 Dr. Michal Shimai gave a lecture on her research project to determine if poverty is a collective trauma.
McSilver Institute receives grant to aid mental health September 19, 2013 The McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research will create an app to help the mental health of New York City children.
