NY State Special Report: Overdose Epidemic | Aging Together| Student Mental Health
Thanks to special funding set aside in the state budget, public media broadcasters in New York have come together to raise awareness about specific issues that impact our communities throughout the state. People can access thousands of hours of content through broadcast or on-demand content that provides resources and information about the opioid and overdose epidemic, aging and senior isolation, and student mental health.
Teachers are called upon to address student mental health issues now more than ever. This collection is designed to equip educators, school staff, and school mental health professionals with critical knowledge and strategies needed to support the mental well-being of their students.
STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH
This week, we speak with Katy Shefler, a social worker at Binghamton High School, about the ways COVID has left its mark on teachers and students.
As part of the NYSED Aging Together project, WSKG partnered with Christina Muscatello from Memory Maker, an arts, culture, and advocacy program for people with memory loss in the Southern Tier, and graduate students from the Binghamton University School of Vocal Performance, to create a series of videos that encourage participation in creative aging exercises. Follow along with our instructors to engage your mind, body and spirit.
AGING TOGETHER IN NY
Intuition Robotics
The state Office for the Aging distributed over 800 AI robots to isolated seniors. Initial reports of the pilot program to reduce loneliness in aging residents show overwhelmingly positive results, but experts warn against over relying on technology.
OVERDOSE EPIDEMIC
Natalie Abruzzo
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WSKG News
Steuben County has not been left out of the opioid epidemic. Narcan kits are accessible in public spaces countywide. The county is also working to get Narcan and Narcan training into every school district.
Keith Srakocic
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AP Photo
Phoebe Taylor-Vuolo
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WSKG News
NYS Public Media Special Report: Covid-19 and the Overdose Epidemic
Watch Live Thur Feb 16 8pm
New York State Public Media Special Report: 'COVID-19 and the Overdose Epidemic'
At 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, WXXI hosts a statewide discussion on how the pandemic and the response have exacerbated New York's overdose epidemic.
OVERDOSE EPIDEMIC IN THE SOUTHERN TIER
In this three part series, Angela Sullivan from Alcohol & Drug Council of Tompkins County talks about prevention.
