Breaking Point: New York's Mental Health Crisis
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Voices From Inside
Meet Sedlis Dowdy, a diagnosed schizophrenic who spent nine years in solitary confinement. He gets out of prison in five years. What will we do with him then? Feb 2, 2015
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Reading, Writing and Psychotherapy: When Schools Step In
Schools are an early point of detection for serious emotional problems, but most don't have the resources or training to respond. This rambunctious 9-year-old is one of the lucky ones. Feb 3, 2015
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In Foster Care, Treating the Trigger
Research suggests that abuse, abandonment and neglect can change the way a child's brain develops. Doctors are now treating some of the city's most vulnerable children for PTSD. Feb 4, 2015
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Respite From the Storm
Temporary respite centers, as alternatives to hospitals, could be a big part of the future of mental-health care in New York. It's a new model — based on one from 40 years ago. Feb 5, 2015
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First Lady to Parents: Trust Your Gut
Chirlane McCray sits for her first interview since she launched a campaign against the stigma of mental illness. She says she initially missed the signs of her daughter's despair. Mar 27, 2015
