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Last week I spoke at NYU’s AI for Health & Social Equity Conference. Thank you to the Constance and Martin Silver Center on Data Science and Social Equity & @nyusilver.bsky.social for having me as we embrace new technologies and look at the intersection of AI and social equity.

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Ensuring social responsibility is vital in this age of generative AI. Our Conference on AI for Health & Social Equity centered AI’s ethical challenges & potential to shape a more equitable future. Read our recap: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2025/conference-considers-accountable-ai-for-social-impact.html

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TUNE IN TODAY! 2/26, 4-5PM ET: Dean Michael A. Lindsey will speak with Dr. Jessica Stern on Doctor Radio about the vital role of social workers, suicide prevention, Black youth mental health & more. SiriusXM Channel 110. Subscribers: Call in 1-877-NYU-DOCS &/or listen bit.ly/2KozEWw

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What’s keeping Black & Hispanic LGB young adults from accessing #MentalHealth care? Asst Prof Kiara Moore et al’s Editor’s Choice article in Psychiatric Services elevates youth voices in providing answers & offering a path forward: psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ps.201900399

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In July 1970, the Young Lords barricaded themselves inside Lincoln Hospital in the South Bronx to protest poor conditions & demand better for their community. Our Evolve Justice Lab & DSW Program recently screened & discussed Takeover!—a documentary capturing the occupation.

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This week our Director of Alumni Relations launched a series of intimate dinners bringing together alumni & Dean Michael A. Lindsey to reflect on their Silver experiences & exchange ideas. If you’re a #NYUSilverAlum interested in participating in a future dinner, contact [email protected].

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Working with survivors of intimate family violence poses unique challenges for clinicians & advocates. MSW students in Dr. Shari Bloomberg’s Social Work & Family Violence course gained visceral insights into survivors’ complex trauma & choices through the In Her Shoes/In Their Shoes simulation.

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Wondering what it’s like to be an MSW student at NYU? Our Silver Champions are ready to answer your questions & guide you through the application process based on their own experiences. Learn more & connect socialwork.nyu.edu/prospective-students/applying-to-silver/msw/admissions-ambassadors.html

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Congratulations to @nyusilver.bsky.social C+M Silver Center On Data Science & Social Equity Director, Dr. Ruopeng An, in hosting the AI for Health & Social Equity Conference at NYU! Really wonderful to hear how we can ethically use AI in social work research & practice. Silver is leading the way!

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Our PhD students at @nyusilver.bsky.social are the sweetest delivering Valentine’s Day goodie bags to us, faculty 😭❤️

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Contrary to conventional wisdom, HUD data indicate 1/3 of homeless Americans are adults & children in families. Last week, Prof Deborah Padgett presented her research on family homelessness at a Congressional Briefing on the effects of housing instability on family health, education & well-being.

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The amazing @4heartsnminds.bsky.social had a stellar talk last night at @nyusilver.bsky.social on deep canvassing to build support for anti-carceral policies!

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Our School Social Work Training Academy recently held a day-long training on innovative interventions for early detection & prevention of mental health issues. Discover the new tech & community building approaches our MSW students learned to apply: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2025/ss...

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TUNE IN TODAY! 2/10 from 5-6PM ET: NYU Silver Dean Michael A. Lindsey speaks live with NYU Langone’s Dr. Joseph Ravenell about #BlackYouth #MentalHealth & his latest research on Health Equity Now on Doctor Radio, SiriusXM Channel 110. Subscribers: Call in 1-877-NYU-DOCS &/or listen bit.ly/2KozEWw

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Congrats to #NYUSilverAlum Michelle Perez Vichot, MSW ’96, the newly-appointed Director of the Boston-based ‘Quin Impact Fund. Previously CEO of Boys and Girls Club of Greater Billerica, MA, Michelle has 25+ years of experience in social services and organizational leadership.

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As homelessness surges across America, some cities are converting hotels into permanent housing for those living on the streets. Business Insider’s examination of this trend cites Professor Deborah Padgett’s research on its benefits. #EndHomelessness

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A growing movement in China is focused on using games to promote children’s education and positive development. Clinical Associate Professor Minchao Jin, who teaches in our MSW Program at NYU Shanghai, is among those contributing to the effort. #ChildWellbeing

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NYU Silver scholars shined at #SSWR2025. Read our recap for highlights from the nearly 70 symposia, presentations & other events featuring our work & the SSWR awards presented to Dr. @sabrinacluesman.bsky.social, PhD ’24, & PhD candidate Aaron Rodwin: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2025/si...

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This #BlackHistoryMonth2025, we join in celebrating the contributions of Black Americans across society & particularly in the workforce. We also pay special homage to the Black social workers who have been leaders in the profession.

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Happy Year of the Snake! We wish you and your loved ones exciting opportunities and journeys marked by wisdom, resilience, and success.

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13 MSW students returned from taking our J-Term course on child & adolescent trauma in Buenos Aires with an understanding of Argentina’s national, intergenerational trauma from the brutal military dictatorship (1976-83) & a strong foundation in trauma assessment, crisis intervention & treatment.

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Housing First & social inclusion are like PB&J. They just work!

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This International #HolocaustRemembranceDay we join in remembering the six million Jews and millions of others killed by the Nazi regime and in opposing antisemitism and all other forms of hate.

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America’s growing 65+ population is increasingly interested in being healthier later in life. NYU Silver Assoc Prof/Center for Health & Aging Innovation Director Dir Ernest Gonzales cites research on the benefits of volunteering, including reduced depression & isolation & increased sense of purpose.

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What impacts will recent societal shifts have on the well-being of children & families? Join us in-person to explore this question at the inaugural Elliott Wesley Carten Memorial Lectureship, March 12, 9am-5pm at NYU’s Kimmel Center. Learn more and register: web.cvent.com/event/faea9f....

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Respect to this fine scholar, teacher, and colleague @nyusilver.bsky.social

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For his impact in shaping health care policy and improving outcomes across the state, Dean and Paulette Goddard Professor Michael A. Lindsey has been named to @cityandstateny.bsky.social’s 2025 list of Trailblazers in Health Care.

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Happy first day of the spring semester NYU Silver Students! Don’t forget that to serve others, you need to care for yourself. NYU Silver & the University offer students an array of resources to help you thrive within our academic community. Learn more:

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“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” said Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This #MLKDay2025, we honor Dr. King and his call to serve those around us. As one of social work’s core values, service is a guiding principle of our profession.

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Proud day at NYU!

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Congrats Dr. @sabrinacluesman.bsky.social & PhD candidate Aaron Rodwin on your SSWR awards! We're extremely proud of you both for the quality & impact of your research.

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At our Zelda Foster Studies’ Program’s annual winter gathering, Director Dr. Sophia Tsesmelis Piccolino underscored the program’s dedication to developing equity-minded palliative & end-of-life care social work leaders in keeping with Zelda’s vision & legacy.

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This Saturday at #SSWR2025, learn innovative ways researchers are using AI-powered tools to analyze language for positive public impact at our C+M Silver Center’s symposium. Join us, 1/18 from 4-5:30pm in Redwood B, Level 2: sswr.confex.com/sswr/2025/webprogram/Session15258.html. #SWTech

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This week at #SSWR2025 NYU Silver scholars will present work relating to youth & young adults, SMI, AI-driven tools, gun violence, racial & ethnic disparities, HIV testing & care & more. Check out our schedule & see us in action! socialwork.nyu.edu/faculty-and-...

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Hospital social workers provide essential support to patients & families navigating illness, trauma & loss. Having consistent, supportive supervision is imperative in this emotionally demanding environment, writes Dr. Sophia Tsesmelis Piccolino in Clinical #SocialWork Journal: rdcu.be/d4mK.

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Looking forward to seeing folks at #SSWR2025! Come check out our Intersectionality Matters Symposium if you can 🥰 @dalemaglalang.bsky.social

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To folx attending #SSWR2025 check out our symposium, "Intersectionality Matters: Minority Stress, Health, and Mental Health in Racial Sexual and Gender Minorities," taking place on Friday (January 17) from 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM in Seneca Level 4.

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Children’s early onset trauma exposure is often masked by its overlapping symptoms. However, failure to accurately detect & treat it poses immediate & long-term developmental risks. Sharpen your diagnostic & treatment skills with our CE workshop series: socialwork.nyu.edu/a-silver-edu...

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Some of the most effective public policies for reducing #suicide deaths weren’t designed for that purpose, such as limiting alcohol use, according to a new study led by NYU Global Public Health’s Jonathan Purtle & co-authored by our Dean Dr. Michael A. Lindsey. Learn more via @usnewsbuzz.bsky.social

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Congrats to #NYUSilverAlum Deirdre Trumpy, MSW ’06, named a Woman of Distinction by NYS Assemblyman Michael Durso for her leadership of MOMMAS House Mother-Child Residences. Learn about her contributions to the organization and the wider community:

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Policies around economic security, alcohol use & safety restrictions are most effective for reducing #suicide deaths according to a new analysis co-authored by Dean Michael A. Lindsey: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2025/study-ids-three-effective-ways-to-prevent-suicide.html. #StopSuicide

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Witnessing the challenges that youth in her Bronx community face inspired Aminata Kante to create an annual field day where kids play games, connect & access resources. With her MSW, she hopes to expand her youth-focused work & engage parents too: socialwork.nyu.edu/profiles/aminata-kante.html

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#FBF Before the winter break, Jessica Heller & Aleks Mejia, both MSW ’25, from @endoverdose.bsky.social/NYU, distributed free Narcan, fentanyl test strips & overdose prevention info in our lobby. “We’re handing out resources & making sure everyone is prepared if they encounter someone in crisis.”

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As HELP USA’s SVP of Family Services, NYU Silver alum Jina Park, MSW ’16, supports & advocates for families in need. For her enduring leadership, @cityandstateny.bsky.social recently honored her at its 10th Anniversary Corporate Social Responsibility Alumni Awards.

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Season's Greetings from NYU Silver! We truly appreciate your partnership in our mission to advance education, innovation & impact in social work. As a new year approaches, we wish you all the best & look forward to all we will do together, in 2025 & beyond.

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