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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 1d

“In a world facing a #YouthMentalHealth crisis, one truth stands out: volunteerism builds purpose, resilience & belonging, while advancing @UN’s SDGs.” That was the message Dean Lindsey & colleagues shared at a UN side event on Promoting Youth Well-Being Through Volunteerism. #WorldMentalHealthDay

Image 1) Dean Lindsey speaks at the UN side event on Promoting Youth Well-Being Through Volunteerism as fellow panelists look on. Image 2) Dean Lindsey, other speakers and organizers pose in the UN conference room where the event was held.

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 3d

This week we welcomed our 8th cohort of Zelda Foster Leadership Fellows! The intensive 18-month program prepares experienced palliative & end-of-life care social workers from across the country to be the leaders the field needs to better support patients & families.

The seven palliative care social workers in our 8th cohort of Zelda Foster Studies Leadership Fellows stand in front of a large video screen welcoming them to NYU Silver.

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 5d

NYU Silver has a cadre of outstanding PhD candidates on the academic job market this year. Learn about Alif Ahmed, @jackiecosse.bsky.social, Khadija Israel, @fmabrouk.bsky.social, Laura Esquivel Martinez, Krushika Patankar, and Aaron Rodwin at bit.ly/SilverSchola....

Headshots of Alif Ahmed, Jackie Cosse, Khadija Israel, Fatima Mabrouk, Laura Esquivel Martinez, Krushika Patankar, and Aaron Rodwin under a banner reading “NYU Silver Scholars on the Market.”

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 10d

Remember that if you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, professional help is available 24/7 through the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Text START to 88788 or call 800-799-SAFE (7233). #DVAM2025 (4/4)

NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 10d

“Approach #DomesticViolence survivors with empathy & without judgment,” advised Dr. Chaparro. “Acknowledge & validate their experiences & strengths.” And seek out events where you can show up in solidarity to reinforce the message that survivors are never alone. (3/4)

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 10d

You could help a DV survivor considering leaving an abusive relationship plan for their safety, said Dr. Chaparro. “Creating a safety plan in advance & assessing potential risks will provide them with protection during stressful moments. Respect their pace & choices.” (2/4)

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 10d

October is #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth. The theme, #WithSurvivorsAlways, underscores the need for support & solidarity with those who’ve experienced abuse. Dr. Edith Chapparo, MSW ’03, who teaches our Family Violence course, offered advice on standing with survivors. (1/4)

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 12d

Already making an impact in #SocialWork & ready to elevate your leadership? Our DSW Program might be right for you. Find out at our next virtual info session, 10/16 from noon-1 pm ET. Register: apply.socialwork.nyu.edu/register/?id...

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 19d

TUNE IN TODAY! 9/22 from 4:30-5PM ET: NYU Silver Dean @drmikelindsey.bsky.social speaks live about #SuicidePrevention with @nyulangone.bsky.social’s Dr. Joseph Ravenell @nyudocs.bsky.social, SIRIUSXM 110.

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 19d

Last year, MSW students in our #SchoolSocialWork Training Academy provided mental health support for nearly 1K NYC schoolchildren. Learn how this year's cohort is gaining critical skills, like using cutting edge tech, to build on that impact: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2025/ne....
#YouthMentalHealth

Collage of four photos: 1) a student is greeted at a check-in table. 2) Dr. Gabriella McBride stands a lectern asking questions of four seated panelists. 3) Students do a crafts project using paper cutouts to make the National School Social Work Practice Model; closeup of an SSWTA student viewing the TweenScreen app on an iPad.

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 22d

Alumni & Families Weekend is Oct 23-26! Join us for all the festivities, including 3 events hosted by NYU Silver. Reunite with friends, discover what’s new & show your #SilverSpirit and #VioletPride. Learn more & register at alumni.nyu.edu/alumni-weekend.

Brightly colored graphic with image of the Brooklyn Bridge and text reading “NYU Now NYU Always, NYU Alumni & Families Weekend, October 23-26, 2025.”

NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 24d

NYU Silver scholars are making a global impact on #YouthMentalHealth. Learn about the innovative research they presented at #IEPA15 on critical topics including peer support, prevention & mental health recovery: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2025/ny...

NYU Silver Assistant Professors Kiara Moore, Professor Michelle Munson and PhD Candidate Aaron Rodwin pose wearing their International Conference on Early Intervention and Prevention credentials. To the right is an aerial view of Berlin.

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 26d

We also recognize and honor the diversity of America’s 68 million residents with roots in more than 20 Spanish speaking nations. This month presents an opportunity to elevate how people in these communities have shaped our nation’s past and will help lead us forward.

NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 26d

Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth! We embrace this year’s theme, “Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future,” to celebrate the histories, cultures, and immense contributions of Hispanic and Latine Americans.

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · Sep 11

Today we remember those who were lost and all the survivors who are dealing with the ongoing trauma of our national tragedy.

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · Sep 9

Immigrant workers are vital contributors to life within our cities, yet their struggles and strengths often go unnoticed. NYU Silver PhD candidate Alif Ahmed’s research is changing that. Learn how at socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2025/al....

NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · Sep 5

“Wait, you were a social worker?!” When senior digital marketing strategist Andres Arteaga, BS ’03/MSW ’04, gets that question, he doesn’t just say that it’s true. He adds “it made me the marketing leader I am today.” Discover how: socialwork.nyu.edu/profiles/andres-arteaga.html

NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · Sep 4

#TBT “I can’t think of another behavioral science that’s as deeply connected to understanding the human experience as social work is,” Dean Michael A. Lindsey told incoming MSW students at Orientation last week. “It’s a superpower that you’ll have with you for the rest of your life.”

Incoming MSW students applaud as Dean Michael A. Lindsey welcomes them at Orientation.

NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · Sep 3

September is #SuicidePreventionMonth. Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is ask “How are you doing?” & truly listen to the answer. By being there, you can be in the position to connect them to support like the 24/7 @988lifeline.bsky.social. Start a Conversation. Be the Difference.

NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · Sep 2

Happy 1st Day of Classes! Whether you’re new to campus or a returning student, the start of the academic year can be both exciting and overwhelming. To help you thrive, our Undergraduate Program shared their top 10 tips for success at NYU: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2025/ti...

Left, a view from the top of the stairs of students entering 1 Washington Square North being greeted by Silver leaders at a table with violet and silver balloons; right, Grace DeFino-Arrowsmith, Amanda Nieliwocki, Peggy Morton, and Juan Iturralde posed at a table wearing matching gold teeshirts.

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · Aug 29

Clinical depression in youth continues to rise. Prof Ramesh Raghavan says solutions must go beyond individual treatment to population-level interventions – “the fundamental problem that we haven’t quite grasped in the youth mental health space.” www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2...

Research finds depression rates in Vermont youth have nearly doubled in recent years

A growing number of kids and teenagers are struggling with mental health disorders in Vermont and worldwide.

www.vermontpublic.org

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · Aug 27

“Think about what’s motivating you to make such a commitment in your life,” Dean Michael A. Lindsey told incoming PhD & DSW students. Dream big & focus on what inspires you, he said. “Let it seep into your system so much you think of nothing else & you’ll fly through the journey.”

Collage of new PhD and DSW students posing in their cohorts and listening to speakers at orientation

NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · Aug 26

Online gaming platforms like Roblox can be both empowering & risky for youth, says Associate Professor Doris Chang in an CBS News exposé on poor content moderation. “You’re just interacting with people that you wouldn’t normally interact with.” www.cbsnews.com/news/roblox-.... #DigitalWellBeing

Roblox, one of the world's most popular gaming platforms, bans hate speech. Users have found a way to spread it anyway.

CBS News documented dozens of swastikas and at least a dozen instances of hate speech targeting minority groups across Spray Paint! Servers.

www.cbsnews.com

NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · Aug 25

Our groundbreaking 9-month case management professional development program with Abu Dhabi Family Care Authority culminated on 7/31 with the inaugural cohort’s graduation at NYU Abu Dhabi. Learn how the program is strengthening the UAE’s social care system at socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2025/ca....

NYU Silver's Dean Michael A. Lindsey poses with ADFCA case managers at their graduation.

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · Aug 25

In the face of rising anti-Asian racism and violence, it’s vital to foster Asian Americans’ critical consciousness. Assistant Professor @dalemaglalang.bsky.social spearheaded the web-based Asian American Critical Consciousness Project to meet the need. Learn more: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2025/ma....

NYU Silver Assistant Professor Dale Dagar Maglalang.

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