mental health

WTEN: Renewed COVID Case Wave Sends Local Nurses in Search of Mental Health Services

August 12, 2021

Anna Bauer, director of human resources and business partner, SPHP, appeared on WTEN/News10 to discuss mental health support services for colleagues, struggling under the stress of another COVID-19 surge. [...]

WTEN: New Yorkers Struggling Under Weight of COVID-Related Stress

July 30, 2021

COVID-19 has taken a toll on the mental health of New Yorkers. Rachel Handler, executive director of behavioral health for St. Peter's Health Partners, talks about the increased demand for services in this article from WTEN. [...]

LiveSmart: September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September 25, 2020

The COVID-19 global health crisis is rapidly becoming a mental health crisis. St. Peter's is here to help - 24/7 - at 518-271-3540. [...]

LiveSmart: The Mental Health Toll of the COVID Pandemic

May 13, 2020

The COVID pandemic is creating a mental health crisis in our country. But help is just a phone call away. [...]

LiveSmart: Find Your Prescription for Good Stress Management

May 23, 2019

When life has put more on our plates than we can handle, how do we cope with the stress? [...]

LiveSmart: Surviving Assault – Mental Health Support is Critical

May 23, 2019

Historically, the conversation about rape and sexual assault has focused on the assault itself. The aftermath of sexual assault, however, can be equally difficult for survivors to navigate. [...]

Dr. Yelena Zack Discusses Stress, Coping Strategies in NYS Realtor Magazine

January 3, 2019

Dr. Yelena Zack, chief of psychiatry for Samaritan Hospital, recently wrote an article on the stress of buying a home for New York State Realtor magazine. [...]

LiveSmart: Resolving Family Conflicts During the Holidays

December 18, 2018

The soundtrack of the holiday season may insist “there’s no place like home for the holidays,” but family gatherings and traditions aren’t always joyous and stress-free. What can you do to cope with the personalities surrounding the holidays? [...]

Samaritan Hospital Receives Federal Funding for Suicide Prevention

July 6, 2018

Samaritan Hospital is receiving $250,000 as part of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) first-ever Zero Suicide grant. [...]

LiveSmart: When Work is Bad for Your Health

May 3, 2018

Finding ways to maintain good mental health and reduce stress at work is essential. So, what can you do? [...]

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