MENTAL HEALTH RELATED ACTIVITIES OF COMPANIES AND UNIONS—by Elizabetlm J. Slotkin, M.A., Leo Levy, Ph.D., Edwin Wetmore, M.P.A., and Ferdinand N. Runk, B.A.; Behavioral Publications, New York City, 1971, 91 pages, $4.95, paperbound

1971 ◽  
Vol 22 (11) ◽  
pp. 356-a-356
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
York City ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Temporal and Spatial Patterns in Utilization of Mental Health Services During and After Hurricane Sandy: Emergency Department and Inpatient Hospitalizations in New York City

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 512-517 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fangtao Tony He ◽  
Nneka Lundy De La Cruz ◽  
Donald Olson ◽  
Sungwoo Lim ◽  
Amber Levanon Seligson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Emergency Department ◽  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
York City ◽  
Hurricane Sandy ◽  
Service Areas ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Ed Visits ◽  
The Impact

AbstractObjectiveHurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012, causing a coastal storm surge and extensive flooding, which led to the closure of several health care facilities in New York City (NYC) and prolonged interruptions in service delivery. The impact on mental health–related emergency department (ED) and inpatient hospital service utilization was studied.MethodsData came from the New York Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System. We obtained mental health–related data among NYC residents from 2010 to 2013. Patients were grouped into 5 geographic areas, including service areas of closed hospitals, the Hurricane Sandy evaluation zone, and all of NYC. The Farrington method was used to detect increases in ED visits and hospitalizations for the post-Sandy period.ResultsOpen hospitals experienced a substantial increase in psychiatric ED visits from patients living in the service areas of closed hospitals. This surge in psychiatric ED visits persisted for 4 to 6 months after Hurricane Sandy. However, the increase in psychiatric hospitalizations was observed for 1 to 3 months.ConclusionsSeveral NYC hospitals received a substantially larger number of ED patients from service areas of closed hospitals after Hurricane Sandy, unlike other hospitals that experienced a decrease. Because of potential surges in the number of psychiatric ED visits, resource allocation to hospitals should be considered. (Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2016;10:512–517)

scholarly journals Monitoring child mental health related emergency department visits in New York City

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Don Olson ◽  
Willem Van der Mei ◽  
Sungwoo Lim ◽  
Carol Yoon ◽  
Melissa Kull ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Emergency Department ◽  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
York City ◽  
Syndromic Surveillance ◽  
Surveillance Data ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Ed Visits

ObjectiveTo assess the use of syndromic surveillance to assess trends inmental health-related emergency department (ED) visits amongschool-aged children and adolescents in New York City (NYC).IntroductionFrom 2001-2011, mental health-related hospitalizations and EDvisits increased among United States children nationwide [1]. Duringthis period, mental health-related hospitalizations among NYCchildren increased nearly 23% [2]. To estimate mental health-relatedED visits in NYC and assess the use of syndromic surveillance chiefcomplaint data to monitor these visits, we compared trends from anear real-time syndromic system with those from a less timely, codedED visit database.MethodsThe NYC ED syndromic surveillance system receives anonymizedpatient chief complaint and basic demographic data for nearly everyED visit citywide to provide timely surveillance information tohealth authorities. Using NYC ED syndromic surveillance datafrom 2003-2015, we applied previously developed definitions forgeneral psychiatric syndromes. We aggregated ED visits by agegroup (5-12 years, 13-17 years, and 18-20 years), geography, andtemporality. Syndromic data were compared with Statewide Planningand Research Collaborative System (SPARCS) data from 2006-2014which reported mental health diagnosis (ICD-9), treatment, service,and basic demographics for patients visiting facilities in NYC. Usingthese two data sources, we compared daily visit patterns and annualtrends overall as well as stratified by age group, area-based poverty(ZIP code), and time of visit.ResultsBoth syndromic surveillance and SPARCS data for NYC showedan increasing trend during the period. While both showed relativeincreases with similar slopes, mental health-related chief complaintdata captured fewer overall visits than the ICD-9 coded SPARCSdata. Trends in syndromic data during 2003-2015 differed by age-group and area-based poverty, e.g., among children ages 5-12 yearsthe annual proportion of mental health-related ED visits increasedroughly 3-fold from 1.2% to 3.8% in the poorest areas, which wasgreater than the increase in the richest areas (1.7% to 2.6%). Seasonal,day-of-week, and school holiday patterns found far fewer visits duringthe periods of NYC public school breaks (Figure).ConclusionsWe conclude that syndromic surveillance data can provide areliable indicator of mental health-related ED visit trends. Thesefindings suggest potential benefit of syndromic surveillance data asthey may help capture temporal and spatial clustering of events in amuch more timely manner than the >1 year delay in availability ofED discharge data. Next steps include a qualitative study exploringthe causes of these patterns and the role of various factors drivingthem, as well as use of patient disposition and matched data to bettercharacterize ED visit patient outcomes.

scholarly journals 685 Sleep Latency, Pre and Peri-COVID-19 Experiences and PTSD Symptoms: Results from the NYU COVID-19 Mental Health Study

SLEEP ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. A267-A268
Author(s):  
April Rogers ◽  
Judite Blanc ◽  
Azizi Seixas ◽  
Joao Nunes ◽  
Georges Casimir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
York City ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Sleep Onset Latency ◽  
Ptsd Symptoms ◽  
Effective Response ◽  
Mental Health Study

Abstract Introduction An effective response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been the decision to subject individuals residing in New York City to quarantine rules in order to reduce the spread of the virus. As might have been expected, restriction of usual daily activities would affect individuals’ sleep-wake patterns. It is also known that exposure to traumatic experiences can also engender sleep disturbances, most notably in their ability to initiate sleep. This study investigated the associations between sleep onset latency (SOL), pre and peri-COVID-19 exposure and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among New Yorkers. Methods 541 individuals (female = 373(69%); mean age=40.9) were recruited during the summer and fall of 2020 in New York City to participate in the NYU-COVID-19 Mental Health Study. Participants provided sociodemographic data and were also asked to respond to the COVID-19 quarantine experiences, comprised of seven binary questions, the PTSD Checklist-PCL-5, and the Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index. Descriptive and linear regression analysis were performed to explore associations of scores on the COVID-19 quarantine experience with PTSD and sleep data. All analyses were performed using SPSS 25.0 Results Regression analyses revealed that SOL emerged as the strongest independent predictor of PTSD symptoms [B(t) = −.630(12.7); p < .001]; factors adjusted in the model included pre and peri-covid-19 factors such as age, sex, job type, and quarantine experience. Analyses assessing potential interaction effect revealed that quarantine experience did not affect the relationship between SOL and PTSD [B(t) = .086(.831); p = >.005]. The other sleep factors in the model did not yield significance. sleep duration had a weak correlation with quarantine, it was not found to be a predictor of PTSD. Conclusion We observed that SOL was the most important determinant of PTSD symptoms among individuals exposed to COVID-19. This is consistent with other findings suggesting that a sizable proportion of individuals exposed to pandemics are likely to experience sleep disturbances. It is plausible that quarantine might lead to increased daytime naps, which may impact SOL. Further research is needed to better understand the association of SOL and PTSD as a result of Covid-19. Support (if any) K07AG052685, R01MD007716, R01HL142066, T32HL129953, K01HL135452, R01HL152453

scholarly journals Disparities in Mental Health Referral and Diagnosis in the New York City Jail Mental Health Service

2015 ◽  
Vol 105 (9) ◽  
pp. 1911-1916 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatos Kaba ◽  
Angela Solimo ◽  
Jasmine Graves ◽  
Sarah Glowa-Kollisch ◽  
Allison Vise ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
Mental Health Service ◽  
Health Service ◽  
York City ◽  
Mental Health Referral

scholarly journals An Investigation of the Psychological Effects of the September 11, 2001, Attacks on New York City: Developing and Implementing Research in the Acute Postdisaster Period

CNS Spectrums ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 585-596 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandro Galea ◽  
David Vlahov ◽  
Heidi Resnick ◽  
Dean Kilpatrick ◽  
Michael J. Bucuvalas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
York City ◽  
New York State ◽  
September 11 ◽  
Epidemiologic Studies ◽  
Financial Strain ◽  
York Academy ◽  
Time Interval

ABSTRACTThe September 11, 2001, attack on New York City was the largest human-made disaster in United States history. In the first few days after the attack, it became clear that the scope of the attacks (including loss of life, property damage, and financial strain) was unprecedented and that the attacks could result in substantial psychological sequelae in the city population. Researchers at the Center for Urban Epidemiologic Studies at the New York Academy of Medicine designed and implemented an assessment of the mental health of New Yorkers 5—8 weeks after the attacks. To implement this research in the immediate postdisaster period, researchers at the center had to develop, in a compressed time interval, new academic collaborations, links with potential funders, and unique safeguards for study respondents who may have been suffering from acute psychological distress. Results of the assessment contributed to a New York state mental health needs assessment that secured Federal Emergency Management Agency funding for mental health programs in New York City. This experience suggests that mechanisms should be in place for rapid implementation of mental health assessments after disasters.

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