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NYU Silver@nyusilver· 6d

Teens who carry firearms are nearly 4x as likely to attempt suicide by any means, says a new JAMA Network Open study led by Dean Michael A. Lindsey. The study isolates carrying a gun as a distinct risk factor for #YouthSuicide & target for #SuicidePrevention: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/li...

NYU Silver@nyusilver· 7d

Join us in congratulating Assistant Professor Tina Kilaberia on being named a Fellow of @geronsociety.bsky.social in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the Society and impact in the field. socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/kilaberia-named-gsa-fellow.html.

NYU Silver@nyusilver· 15d

Congrats to #NYUSilverAlum Dr. April Naturale, PhD ’09, recipient of NYU Alumni’s 2026 Keogh Award for Distinguished Public Service! From leading the NY mental health response to 9/11 to helping launch the 988 Lifeline, her impact is profound. Learn more: alumni.nyu.edu/alumni/nyuaa...

NYU Silver@nyusilver· 20d

“Left untreated, chronic pain can derail a young person’s education, career & mental health,” says Asst Prof Shaddy Saba. With an NIH-funded HEAL K12 Award, he’s developing a behavioral health treatment for young adults living with chronic pain: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/sh...

Assistant Professor Shaddy Saba leans on the wrought iron fence outside NYU Silver’s townhouse.

NYU Silver@nyusilver· 25d

How can social workers better align interventions with the lived realities of Black sexual minority men? Dr. Lance Keene discusses his chapter in the new Handbook on Intersectionality & Social Work: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/q-... #MinorityMentalHealth

NYU Silver@nyusilver· 29d

Despite the power of PrEP, Black & Latine sexual/gender minority young adults at highest risk of contracting HIV have low rates of using it. A team led by Prof @mgwadz.bsky.social secured a $300K grant to build a program promoting PrEP use tailored to their needs: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/re...

Dr. Marya Gwadz stands with her arms crossed next to a poster of interlocking hearts. She is wearing a three-quarter length black sweater that reveals a sleeve of tattoos on her left arm.

NYU Silver@nyusilver· Jul 6

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Discover how our faculty & doctoral students are driving research on mental health disparities & championing equity in care: socialwork.nyu.edu/faculty-and-... #MinorityMentalHealthMonth

NYU Silver@nyusilver· Jul 1

Happy #DisabilityPrideMonth! We join in celebrating the collective strength and vital contributions of the diverse disability community to our society. As we mark 36 years since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we remain committed to the journey towards universal access.

NYU Silver@nyusilver· Jun 22

How can we prevent suicide among all of our youth? Dean Michael A. Lindsey will share strategies to address inequities at the Youth Suicide Research Consortium’s 2026 conference @nyutandon.bsky.social & Online July 7-9. Learn more & register for free: youthsuicideresearch.org/conferences. #YSRC2026

Flyer with details about the Youth Suicide Research Consortium’s Sixth National Conference with the theme “Meeting the Moment: Integrating Community, Arts, and Data Innovations to Advance Equity in Youth Suicide Prevention,” July 7-9, 2026, at NYU Tandon, Navy Yard, Brooklyn, NY. Speakers Dr. Rosa Gil, Dr. Anne Marie T. Sullivan and Dr. Michael A. Lindsey are featured. The conference will be hybrid with a virtual option available. Register at youthsuicideresearch.org/conferences.

NYU Silver@nyusilver· Jun 19

Happy #Juneteenth Freedom Day! We join in commemorating the end of slavery and honoring the perseverance of Black Americans. This celebration provides an opportunity for every American to reflect on our progress toward freedom for all, and the collective work that lies ahead.

NYU Silver@nyusilver· Jun 17

“We cannot treat our way to child well-being.” Speaking virtually @ox.ac.uk, NYU Silver Prof Ramesh Raghavan made the case for “social vaccines,” or preventative, population-level interventions that support kids’ mental wellness before problems arise.

Zoom screenshot with inset of Professor Ramesh Raghavan next to a slide with the cover of his book “Investing in Children’s Mental Health” next to the quote “We need to emphasize the development of social vaccines. …’Social vaccines’ address the social, economic, structural, and developmental determinants of health…” and the citation “Oxford University Press, 2023.”

NYU Silver@nyusilver· Jun 15

“Social work is a collaborative sport,” says Melanie Glass, MSW '16. After years of navigating the isolation of clinical practice, she helped build NYU SMART to keep Silver alumni connected. Read her story: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/me...

NYU Silver@nyusilver· Jun 10

Where did the stereotype that all Asian Americans are academically & economically successful come from? How is it harmful & what can be done to overcome it? Asst Prof @dalemaglalang.bsky.social gives answers on the podcast Courage Class with Dr. Lindsay Kwock Hu: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...

Text reading “Courage Class with Dr. Lindsay Kwock Hu. Dr. Dale Maglalang, Assistant Professor at NYU Silver School of Social Work. Podcast episode 72 ‘From Survival to Authenticity: Reclaiming Your Asian American Identity’”with headshots of Drs. Maglalang and Kwock Hu.

NYU Silver@nyusilver· Jun 5

TUNE IN SUN at 8:30 AM ET: Hear Dean Michael A. Lindsey on 94.7 The Block. He’ll be discussing Black youth mental health & warning signs of suicidal behavior with Conversations on the Block host Pat Robinson. Listen on 94.7 FM in NYC, the @Audacy app or audacy.com/stations/947theblocknyc

NYU Silver@nyusilver· Jun 4

Congrats Prof Wen-Jui Han, a 2026 Rosabeth Moss Kanter Award nominee for research showing how increasingly-common nonstandard work schedules impacted families’ economic security over a 30-year span. Read the article deemed one of the “best of the best”: doi.org/10.1177/0192...

NYU Silver@nyusilver· Jun 1

Happy LGBTQ+ Pride Month! We join in commemorating the 57th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising and celebrating the joy, achievements, and resilience of LGBTQ+ communities. #Pride2026 #LGBTQPride

NYU Silver@nyusilver· Jun 1

Can we reimagine child & family services for the 21st century by centering the inherent resilience & strength of the people we serve? That was the core question addressed at our 2026 Elliott Wesley Carten Memorial Lectureship. Read our recap at socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/20....

Cover of the 2026 Elliott Wesley Carten Lectureship program next to a group photo of the event’s five speakers with Dr. Alma Carten in the center.

NYU Silver@nyusilver· May 27

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month & we’re continuing our conversation around the theme “More Good Days, Together.” Dean Michael A. Lindsey, Prof @michelle-munson.bsky.social & Dr. Tiffany Llewellyn urge those suffering in silence not to carry their challenge alone. #MHAM2026

NYU Silver@nyusilver· May 27

Happy #OlderAmericansMonth! This year’s theme, “Champion Your Health,” highlights the importance of prevention & self-advocacy in healthy aging. At NYU Silver, we celebrate older adults & advance healthy, productive aging, w/our Center for Health & Aging Innovation leading the way. www.nyuchai.org

NYU Silver@nyusilver· May 26

Congrats to NYU Silver Dean Michael A. Lindsey on being named to @cityandstateny.bsky.social’s 2026 Trailblazers in Higher Education list! The publication highlighted his leadership in integrating AI & data science in our student training & research. Learn more www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/...

NYU Silver@nyusilver· May 22

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In keeping with the theme, “More Good Days, Together,” our Dr. Tiffany Llewellyn shares a simple tip to feel less alone. Step outside, feel the sun & just be in community with the world around you. Watch her full answer below. #MHAM2026

NYU Silver@nyusilver· May 21

#TBT to NYU 2026 Commencement at Yankee Stadium! Samara Richards, BS ’26, carried the NYU Silver banner while Jessie Berliner, MSW ’26 & Shuowen Huang, BS ’26, accepted diplomas on behalf of all #NYUSilverGrads! More pics: bit.ly/NYU2026PhotoGalleries. Photos: ©Francis, ©Myaskovsky NYU Photo Bureau

NYU Silver@nyusilver· May 15

Congrats to our 450+ newest alumni! 🎓 Welcome to a community of 20K+ Silver grads leading in clinical practice, policy, research & beyond. Stay connected through NYU SMART, our new professional network — charter access is free through May 2027. Register at silver.smart.nyu.edu

Screenshot of the NYU SMART homepage next to NYU Silver Class of 2026 graduates, dressed in their academic attire, clapping in their seats at the school’s Graduation Ceremony.

NYU Silver@nyusilver· May 12

Don't have a ticket to our Graduation ceremony this afternoon? You can still celebrate our #NYUSilverGrads by watching the live stream starting at 1:15 pm EDT at www.youtube.com/live/fFddu-V....

NYU Silver@nyusilver· May 6

Congratulations #NYU2026! We can’t wait to celebrate this year’s #NYUSilverGrads at our Graduation next Tues 5/12. Check out our virtual program to learn all about the ceremony and our graduating class: socialwork.nyu.edu/a-silver-edu...

A graduating student carrying the NYU Silver banner leads the platform party procession at NYU Silver’s 2025 graduation ceremony as graduating students seated in the auditorium look on.

NYU Silver@nyusilver· May 4

Happy #AANHPIHeritageMonth! We join in honoring the diverse histories, cultures & contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander communities. Their leadership & advocacy continue to shape our profession & enrich our nation.

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NYU Silver@nyusilver· May 1

Happy #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth! We join in celebrating over 370 years of Jewish American history and the contributions Jewish Americans have made to our nation's cultural, civic, and social life.

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NYU Silver@nyusilver· Apr 27

Congrats to Hope Center Exec Director Dr. Lena Green, MSW ’01/DSW ’18, recipient of NYU CMEP’s Distinguished Alum Nia Award! Her visionary leadership, deep compassion & unwavering commitment to equity have reshaped mental health access & uplifted communities across NYC.

Dr. Lena Green receives her Nia Award from NYU CMEP Director Renzhong Tan.

NYU Silver@nyusilver· Apr 24

Nearly 1 in 7 young adults in the U.S. are directly impacted by some form of police violence or neglect each year, found a new study led by Associate Professor Jordan Devylder. Read more about the study & its implications for public health at www.nyu.edu/about/news-p...

NYU Silver@nyusilver· Apr 21

In his State of the School, Dean Michael A. Lindsey shared how we’re growing our CE partnerships to help practitioners show up stronger. That includes new advanced certificate programs in emerging & in-demand areas of practice like political and gerontological social work.