The lead stories for this edition discuss the 2023 New York State Suicide Prevention Conference and Governor Hochul’s mental health initiatives, which focus on youth and communities.

The lead story of this edition discusses the series of statewide initiatives to raise awareness of suicide prevention that are now underway, including a digital campaign highlighting the state’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

This edition’s lead story discusses Governor Kathy Hochul’s multi-year investment in mental health care and OMH’s work to gather in-person feedback in communities throughout the state.

The lead story for the Winter 2023 edition of OMH News discusses Governor Kathy Hochul’s bold, multi-year plan to better address the needs of individuals suffering with mental illness throughout the state.