Mayor Adams, DOHMH Commissioner Dr. Vasan Launch ‘TeenSpace’ With Talkspace, Tele-mental Health Service For NYC Teens
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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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The launch delivers on a key commitment from Mayor Adams’ “ Working People’s Agenda ” and “ Care, Community, Action, ” his mental health plan for New York City released in March.
Key Points:
- The launch delivers on a key commitment from Mayor Adams’ “ Working People’s Agenda ” and “ Care, Community, Action, ” his mental health plan for New York City released in March.
- That’s why today’s announcement is so important — it puts access to mental health support right in the hands of our young people.
- “Tele-mental health can be a powerful tool to engage and address the rising need for mental health support amongst teens and young adults.
- The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly amplified mental health challenges among our youth, making accessible mental health care more vital than ever.