Supported by a $25K C+M Center grant, Dr. @dalemaglalang.bsky.social is building a chatbot to foster critical consciousness in Asian American LGBTQ+ youth. It aims to be an accessible, low-touch means of promoting social action and mental well-being. Learn more: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/gr...

In a period of transition for health and human services, how can our child protection system retain strategies that work while innovating for the future? Join us on April 29 for the 2026 Elliott Wesley Carten Memorial Lectureship. Register at web.cvent.com/event/53a0ac...

“How do we ensure that rapidly advancing technologies serve people, not the other way around?” asked Dean @drmikelindsey.bsky.social at our C+M Center’s annual AI Conference. That was the central question at the day-long event. Read our recap at socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/th....

March is #WomensHistoryMonth. Across every sector of society, women have exemplified this year’s theme, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.” This is particularly true in the social work profession, where women make up over 80% of the workforce.

While the “crisis of masculinity” dominates headlines, many overlook data suggesting young women are struggling more. In @faith-hill.bsky.social’s @theatlantic.com story on this disparity, Assoc Prof Sarah Narendorf argues well-being isn’t a zero-sum game. www.theatlantic.com/family/2026/....

Should a 3-week school absence trigger a CPS call? Dr. Jessica Chock-Goldman, MSW ’12/DSW ’21, tells NYTimes that many absences stem from challenges like homelessness & parental mental illness, not intentional neglect. School social workers are part of the solution. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/19/n...

“When you are an orphan in Uganda, you are taken care of by the extended family,” said endowed Prof & @nyumcsilver.bsky.social Faculty Director Fred Ssewamala, who knows that firsthand. Learn how he has dedicated his research to supporting those in similar circumstances: www.nyu.edu/about/news-p...

How do structural harm, trauma & systemic inequality shape the lives of young people & families impacted by the criminal legal system? Find out at our Evolving Justice Initiative’s book talk on “94A6325: Coming of Age in the Era of Mass Incarceration.” RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Ilia Malinin’s performance during the men’s free skate at #MilanoCortina2026 is a powerful reminder of the mental toll of high-stakes competition. Check out NYU’s “Cool Course” dispatch on our sports social work elective. www.nyu.edu/about/news-p...

Happy Year of the Horse! We are inspired by the passion and dedication of our community. May this Fire Horse year bring bold strides and bright rewards for you and your loved ones.

“Just like the Silver School of Social Work, the @frickcollection.bsky.social is small but mighty,” writes Alessa Alluin in Washington Square News. Check out her column recommending museums NYU students should visit based on their school. nyunews.com/arts/visual/....

New research from PhD Candidate @moiyattu.bsky.social found that for many minoritized young adults with mental health challenges, family support isn't enough. She calls for new pathways for young people to build relationships in their communities. Read our story: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/st...

Kick off #SocialWorkMonth with us on 2/27, 6:30-9pm at #NYU’s Hemmerdinger Hall. We’re bringing together NYU Silver students, faculty, alumni & social work professionals for a free evening combining professional development with intentional networking. cvent.me/wl7KZm.

NYU Silver’s Post-Master’s Certificate Program in using AI to Support Mental Health is an example of integrating AI tools with human oversight to improve mental health outcomes, writes Arush Chandna in @NYUNews. Read his guest essay. nyunews.com/opinion/gues...

NYU Silver research excellence was on display at #SSWR2026. Our scholars garnered national honors and contributed to more than 70 symposia, oral presentations, flash talks, posters, and other events. Read our recap & check out our photo gallery: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/ny....

On this landmark 100th Anniversary of national Black history commemorations, we join in honoring the profound contributions of Black Americans across every sector of society. #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonth2026

At least 8 New Yorkers, including several who were homeless, died in this week’s snowstorm & sub-freezing temperatures. Prof Deborah K. Padgett shared her research on why some homeless people resist the offer of a shelter bed, even in frigid weather. www.newsday.com/news/weather...

Today marks the 20th anniversary of International Holocaust Remembrance Day and 81 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. We join in honoring the memory of the six million Jews and the millions of other marginalized people murdered by the Nazi regime.

“Michael A. Lindsey has emerged as a central figure in redefining mental health," writes @cityandstateny.bsky.social in naming our Dean to the 2026 Trailblazers in Health Care. Congrats to Dean Lindsey for his tremendous impact & this much deserved recognition! www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/...

Clinical treatment alone can’t fix the profound social injustices faced by those with schizophrenia. Asst Prof @ana-tf.bsky.social & Assoc Prof Jordan DeVylder co-authored a new call to action for social workers to lead the way toward more just, humane systems of care: doi.org/10.1080/1533...

“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope,” said Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in February 1968. This #MLKDay, we honor Dr. King and his call for perseverance in the face of ongoing struggles for justice and equality.

Congrats to #NYUSilverAlum Nataliya Yakovleva, BS ’01/MSW ’02, on being named CEO of @nychealthsystem.bsky.social’s Coler Nursing Home. She will now lead one of the nation’s largest public long-term care facilities. Learn more about Nataliya & her appointment: bit.ly/coler-ceo.

“NYU Silver prepared me for the real world,” says alum Dana Harsanyi, MSW ’15. As Head of Care Management at Hera, she’s using her social work expertise to help families navigate the complexities of caring for aging loved ones. Her story: socialwork.nyu.edu/profiles/dan...

No more waitlists for at-risk youth mental health support! Our SSWTA’s partnership with charter school network DREAM is expanding students’ counseling access while training the next generation of culturally responsive social workers. Learn more: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/pa...

From developing AI-driven poverty solutions to pioneering immersive training simulations, NYU Silver leads in clinical education & high-impact research. Read our latest Scholarship & Impact Newsletter to explore many ways we’re shaping the field: mailchi.mp/nyu/silver-s...

Next week at #SSWR2026, NYU Silver scholars will present on topics including intimate partner violence, young adult mental health, migration, HIV/AIDS & global health. Check out our presentation schedule & see us in action! socialwork.nyu.edu/faculty-and-...

Season’s Greetings from #NYUSilver! Thank you to all our treasured members of the Silver community & network. Your partnership in our mission to advance excellence in social work scholarship, innovation& practice is truly a gift. We look forward to all we’ll do together in 2026.

Congrats to Prof Deborah Padgett, who will receive @SSWRorg.bsky.social’s Distinguished Career Achievement Award at #SSWR2026. A globally recognized scholar in homelessness, mental health services & qualitative/mixed-methods research, her work has had an enormous impact on policy & practice.

Our recent mini-conference with @nyumcsilver.bsky.social & our Constance and Martin Silver Center on Data Science and Social Equity showcased responsible uses of AI to fight poverty and advance public health. Read our recap at socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2025/mi...

Congrats to Professor @michelle-munson.bsky.social on her selection as an American Academy of Social Work & Social Welfare Fellow! She is an internationally recognized expert in mental health services & interventions for adolescents & young adults. Learn more: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2025/pr...

Aging parents are often infantilized by their adult children & it needs to stop, says Stacey Gordon, DSW ’21, Assoc ED of Older Adult Services at @qchnyc.bsky.social & Sr Fellow at CHAI. Read her provocative interview with NYU News about her research on family ageism. www.nyu.edu/about/news-p...

Have we gone too far in calling everything painful ‘trauma’? At our recent #NYUSilverAlumni panel, 4 trauma experts explored that question as well as humans’ capacity for healing. Read our recap at socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2025/al....

“I aim to understand how inequality is passed from one generation to the next & what helps children overcome these barriers to move upward,” says PhD student & NYC RIN Scholar Ruohan Zhu. Learn more about her research & what drives her to do it: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2025/ru...

Do you wish you were better equipped to effectively navigate the increasingly difficult non-profit environment? Gain the innovative skills you need with our online certificate program in non-profit executive leadership. Learn more & Apply now for Spring: apply.socialwork.nyu.edu/portal/execu...

#AdaptiveLeadership education is essential for social workers, argue Mary Burns, MSW ’19, Dr. Linda Lausell Bryant & Marc Manashil in their new book chapter. They explain why & share experiences of 5 #NYUSilverAlums applying it to create real organizational change! www.e-elgar.com/shop/usd/res...

“What we’re doing is breaking down & targeting the direct practices we want students to learn,” Clinical Associate Professor Anne Dempsey told Washington Square News about our innovative use of virtual, simulated client visits in social work training. Learn more at nyunews.com/news/2025/11....

“Resilience in action” is how Dr. Gabriella McBride described NYU Silver’s presentations at this year’s NYSSWEA conference. Faculty & students shared insights on topics including trauma-informed practice, school social work & health equity. Learn more: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2025/ny...

Today, we recognize #WorldAIDSDay. This year’s theme is #RethinkRebuildRise in the global response to HIV/AIDS. At NYU Silver, many of our faculty and researchers are doing just that, in collaboration with people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.

Active listening is key to supporting your child’s mental health. Dean Michael A. Lindsey shares this & other guidance for connecting with your child about their emotional well-being on the Listen In podcast from @adcouncil.bsky.social #SoundItOutTogether. Listen on Spotify/YouTube/Apple Podcasts.

“In the same way [elite] athletes are required to adhere to a weightlifting & diet regime, they should be required to meet with a licensed mental health therapist on a regular basis as part of their benefits,” writes Dean Michael A. Lindsey in Dallas Morning News: www.dallasnews.com/opinion/comm...

“Young people are 21x more likely to seek mental health care if given access to school-based services,” said Dean Michael A. Lindsey. He’s a PoliticsNY/amNewYork Power Player in Health Care, in part for leadership in developing a pipeline of school social workers. politicsny.com/power-lists/....

Assoc Prof @sarahnarendorf.bsky.social’s latest research examines homelessness in youth aging out of foster care & what can be done about it. “Our findings underscore the limitations of extended foster care when housing options are scarce or overly conditional.” www.nyu.edu/about/news-p...

Social cognition is key to schizophrenia recovery. But are the screening tests accurate for everyone? Research led by Asst Prof @ana-tf.bsky.social finds the tests are appropriate for US Hispanic adults, yet points to important cultural considerations. Learn more: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2025/ne...

Ten NYU Silver faculty members were found to be among the top 2% of scientists worldwide, according to new data from @elsevierconnect.bsky.social & Stanford. Learn about these top scholars and their vital work: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2025/te....

“I think the NFL should require every player to have mental health treatment,” said Dean Michael A Lindsey, citing the pressures of being a pro athlete. He spoke to The Dallas Morning News after Marshawn Kneeland’s death by suicide. Learn more: www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowbo....

“Meet veterans where they’re at & allow them to share their story,” USMC veteran & Providence VA Med Center Social Worker Lewis Hoglund, MSW ’20, advises social workers this #VeteransDay. Learn more & discover his journey from an aircraft carrier to the VA at socialwork.nyu.edu/profiles/lew....

Restorative Justice emerged in Brazil in 2005 after pilot projects in 3 states. It’s since spread throughout the country. Learn about Brazil’s experience from scholars, judges & practitioners. NYU’s Center on Violence & Recovery’s hybrid panel, 11/18 from 5:30-7pm ET. Register: qrto.org/ijKbYj.

How can you connect with your children about their emotional wellbeing? Dean Michael A. Lindsey shares expert advice as part of Sound It Out’s new “Listen In” podcast. Hear his guidance live on WBOK-AM New Orleans’ The Good Morning Show, today 11/6, at 9:45am ET: wbok1230.com

What happens when social workers share the same collective trauma as their clients, like a pandemic or terrorist attack? In her keynote on Shared Traumatic Stress at NASW-WI’s annual conference, Professor Carol Tosone explored the challenges & opportunities for clinicians.

This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth we join in celebrating the enduring cultures & rich histories of Native American, Alaska Native & Native Hawaiian communities. As we honor their strength & resilience, we also acknowledge their deep impact on American life, even in the face of hardship & injustice.