November is #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth. We join in celebrating the rich traditions, stories, and leadership of Indigenous peoples, Tribal Nations, and communities across the United States.
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“My advice is that you step outside of the social work rubric & seek other knowledge.” Thank you @DCJS Commissioner Rossana Rosado for speaking with us about #BronxAttitude & social work in criminal justice! More on our Commissioner Speaker Series: mailchi.mp/nyu/silver-commis…
How do we reframe aging as a period of possibility rather than decline?
With a new textbook & innovative course bringing undergrad through PhD students together in one classroom, Assoc Prof / @CHAIatNYU Director Ernest Gonzales is doing just that. socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026…
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Dr Ruopeng An & Dean Michael A. Lindsey of @NYUSilver with their #OAbook Artificial Intelligence in Social Work: Bridging Technology & Humanity at #CSWE26.
Check out the book in person at the Springer exhibit (Booth #703) or download the eBook for FREE now
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Using holographic therapists for student mental health?
Proceed with caution, says Clinical Prof Nicholas Lanzieri on a Staten Island high school initiative. "This is not a science fair. You want to really be intentional.”
Full story in @HealthbeatUS: healthbeat.org/newyork/2026/…
Asst Dean Amy Greenstein at NYS Assembly joint cmte hearing on changes to Grad Plus Loans: Silver is taking steps to help students, but institutions can't do it alone. Protect the future of social work in NY. Read the full testimony at socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026…
A team co-led by Assoc Prof Rohini Pahwa received a $368K NIMH grant expansion to study social connections & care engagement among people w/serious mental illness. The new funding adds EHR data to track participants service usage. Read the full story: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026…
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From responsibly integrating AI in social work to cross-cultural education and practice, NYU Silver scholars will present on a range of important topics next week at #CSWE26. Check out our presentation schedule and see us in action: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026….
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When students face housing insecurity, hunger, or other burdens, they need support teachers aren’t able to give. Discover how our School Social Work Training Academy equips MSW Fellows with skills to support students in high-needs schools: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026…
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When a young person carries a gun, they may be more of a danger to themselves than others, Dean @DrMikeLindsey told @RollingOut. Read about his latest research on the Black youth suicide crisis and what can be done to save lives: rollingout.com/2026/10/10/li…
The demands of service have profound implications for military families. Assoc Prof Kate Sullivan received a $3M federal grant to test a trauma-informed intervention designed to strengthen military families’ resilience & reduce child maltreatment risk. socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026…
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Meet our PhD candidates entering the academic job market! Backed by our rigorous doctoral training, they’re positioned to be top social work scholars and leaders in the field.
Explore their research interests, accomplishments, and full CVs at bit.ly/SilverScholarsOnTheMa….
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In India, nearly 44% of suicides occur among youth aged 15–29. Coverage of the @UN’s new youth mental health report in @IndianExpress cites Dean @DrMikeLindsey & Prof Ramesh Raghavan on moving beyond clinical treatment to systemic prevention. indianexpress.com/article/he…
Suddenly feeling repulsed by your pet during or after pregnancy? You’re not alone. In @Guardian, Clin Assoc Prof @KCompitus shares why it may happen and where to find support. Read the full article: theguardian.com/wellness/202…
Relaxing FBI & ICE hiring standards is a concern, but screening alone won’t stop police abuse, writes Assoc Prof @JordanDeVylder in @AlJazeera. He argues law enforcement needs systemic reform to its culture, authority & accountability. Read: aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/…
Dean @DrMikeLindsey joined @LeeMerrittESQ, @jamalbryant & national leaders for a dialogue on recent hanging deaths of Black adults. Citing the Black youth suicide crisis, he called for both transparent investigations & normalizing mental health support in Black communities.
“Silence can signal that it’s not OK to talk about your feelings.” Following a Black man’s tragic public suicide outside Baltimore, Dean @DrMikeLindsey provided guidance for local parents on talking to their kids about mental health.
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Yesterday’s launch of “Youth Mental Health & Well-being in an Uncertain World” brought young people, researchers, practitioners and global leaders together to turn insights into action.
Thank you to @UNUGlobalHealth and @NYUSilver for joining us in creating space for this work.
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What does it take to build systems where young people can thrive? 🌍 Our launch of Youth Mental Health & Well-being in an Uncertain World brought together young people, leaders, researchers and practitioners. Thank you to @UNUGlobalHealth and @NYUSilver for the partnership 💪