In the Classroom: Cindy Hsu shares advice with students to protect mental health
CBS News New York goes "In the Classroom" for a candid conversation with students and Cindy Hsu.
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CBS News New York goes "In the Classroom" for a candid conversation with students and Cindy Hsu.
The volunteers simply need a phone, a friendly personality and the willingness to have an uplifting conversation.
The volunteers simply need a phone, a friendly personality and the willingness to have an uplifting conversation, CBS2's John Dias reports.
According to the CDC, 42 percent on high school students experience persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness.
Studies show the rate among Black young people has nearly doubled since 2014.
Deirdre Allette Asiema, who lost her son to suicide, wants to make sure no other family ever goes through the pain she is going through, CBS2's Christine Sloan reports.
Bent on Learning launched in 2001 and then started teaching stress management at schools near ground zero after 9/11. CBS2's Tim McNicholas has the story.
Experts say nearly 1 in 10 Americans will develop anorexia or bulimia, but help is available.
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A Colorado school district is prioritizing mental health by building a new facility that will double up as a school and a mental health day-treatment center.
We're only a couple months into 2023, but some people are already feeling burned out.
A severe shortage of mental health treatment options means kids in crisis increasingly find themselves in emergency rooms for weeks or longer.
Children in foster care and students in East Harlem learn yoga and meditation from a man who understands them, CBS2's Jessi Mitchell reports.
Behind the hustle and bustle of Manhattan, and tucked away beneath another busy school day, there's a break -- 45 tranquil minutes in the basement of New Design High School on the Lower East Side. As CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports, it's where kids forget about calculus and chemistry and clear their minds through yoga.
A California psychology professor has gained a million followers on TikTok by debunking "wellness" advice that could do more harm than good.
Children and teens across the U.S. increasingly face significant mental health challenges and a severe shortage of services to treat them. The result: kids everywhere are in crisis.
It's the brainchild of Shanequa Moore, a recent graduate of Health Opportunities High School in the Bronx.
A large trial of a 4-day workweek in the U.K. led to more employee happiness, less burnout and higher company revenues.
The foundation supports youth mental health and encourages kindness between all communities.
Dance studios, bilingual guidance centers, and wellness centers in schools are a godsend for many.
At the Brotherhood Sister Sol nonprofit, young leaders learn to develop voices, learn policymaking and activism.
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists reports New York City public schools need more than 200 more mental health providers to meet the needs of students. CBS2's Jessi Mitchell reports.
As we continue our American Heart Month coverage, it's important to consider non-medical factors that can influence heart health. Happiness is high on the list.
Fetterman suffered a near-fatal stroke last May. It affected his ability to process what he hears.
It has been more than two weeks since a bullied high school student died by suicide, and now members of the community are calling for change. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The New York Yankees matched a franchise record with nine longballs in a 13-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Officials said the 6-year-old was a student at P.S. 89 in Elmhurst, Queens.
The New York Mets pounded Washington 8-1 on Tuesday night for their third straight victory.
The chance of rain increases exponentially throughout the day on Wednesday.
The intense moment was caught on the family's home security cameras.
Officials said the 6-year-old was a student at P.S. 89 in Elmhurst, Queens.
The chance of rain increases exponentially throughout the day on Wednesday.
Many in New York City's hip-hop and nightlife communities are mourning the death of social media influencer Ariela Mejia-Polanco.
Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said a weeklong intensive search resulted in 42 arrests.
It's leading to a larger conversation on safety and etiquette.
The chance of rain increases exponentially throughout the day on Wednesday.
Fairfield National defeated South Dakota 13-1 to get within one game of playing for the U.S. championship in Williamsport.
Hurricane Erin's track is forecast to stay offshore, but the New York City area and Jersey Shore may still get some impact.
Storms came in fast and furious across the Tri-State Area on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
The New York DMV is warning of a scamming method known as social engineering where you receive texts with links to fake websites.
The chance of rain increases exponentially throughout the day on Wednesday.
The intense moment was caught on the family's home security cameras.
A New Jersey woman says her life was forever changed after she was assaulted back in 2020, but her attacker averted jail time.
If confirmed, it would be the first case of locally acquired malaria in New Jersey since 1991. There are about 100 travel-related cases in the state each year, health officials said.
Keli Zinn was named the university's next athletic director. She was formerly at Louisiana State University, and was the first female athletic director for West Virginia.
The chance of rain increases exponentially throughout the day on Wednesday.
Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said a weeklong intensive search resulted in 42 arrests.
President Trump's Environmental Protection Agency administrator returned to Long Island to focus on the safety of battery storage plants.
Supporters of the Medicaid cuts say the changes will reduce fraud and abuse, but others worry about impacts to the vulnerable.
Two people died Saturday in separate drowning incidents in Orange County, New York.
President Trump is working to coordinate a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after Monday's talks.
Oklahoma will require applicants for teacher jobs coming from California and New York to pass an exam the GOP-dominated state's top education official says is designed to safeguard against "radical leftist ideology."
Several New York physicians are speaking out against what they say are inhumane conditions at an immigration holding facility in Lower Manhattan.
The New York City mayor's race candidates honed in on fighting crime and prostitution after the mass shooting took quality of life issues front and center.
President Trump says he plans to sign an executive order "to end mail-in ballots, because they're corrupt." Here's what to know about his claims.
If confirmed, it would be the first case of locally acquired malaria in New Jersey since 1991. There are about 100 travel-related cases in the state each year, health officials said.
There are now 108 confirmed cases of the potentially deadly form of pneumonia in Harlem since late July, NYC officials said.
Supporters of the Medicaid cuts say the changes will reduce fraud and abuse, but others worry about impacts to the vulnerable.
A traveler who was infectious with measles spent several hours over two days at Newark Liberty International Airport recently, New Jersey health officials said.
The Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem has been traced to 12 cooling towers, including several at city-run buildings, officials said.
It's leading to a larger conversation on safety and etiquette.
Tickets are on sale now for the fall edition of NYC Broadway Week 2025, when select shows offer two tickets for the price of one.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
The life and work of journalist and educator David Diaz was celebrated Thursday, on the eve of what would've been his 83rd birthday.
A special exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Bruce Springsteen album "Born to Run" is coming to the Jersey Shore.
The New York Yankees matched a franchise record with nine longballs in a 13-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
The New York Mets pounded Washington 8-1 on Tuesday night for their third straight victory.
Keli Zinn was named the university's next athletic director. She was formerly at Louisiana State University, and was the first female athletic director for West Virginia.
Fairfield National defeated South Dakota 13-1 to get within one game of playing for the U.S. championship in Williamsport.
The NFL and shoe manufacturer Crocs are teaming up to launch a team-inspired footwear collection geared to football fans.
The state says the move will expand protections for swimming and fishing to more than 90% of New York City's waterways.
New York City's tallest subway station will receive long-awaited elevators as part of the MTA's $68 billion capital plan.
Residents say they approved a plan which included affordable housing but are now facing a shelter for 169 families.
Some Bay Ridge homeowners say the city's plan for 50 new Citi Bike docking stations is too big and too dangerous.
Nature lovers can now enjoy a new network of trails in Brooklyn's Prospect Park.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for August 19 at 11 p.m.
A beloved bodega cat named Snowy has died, a Brooklyn deli owner tells CBS News New York.
Police are searching for robbery suspects targeting people on mopeds across Queens.
President Trump is calling for a review of Smithsonian museums. The president said the exhibits need to better reflect the successes of America, but as CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports, museum supporters say celebrating the present isn't possible if we ignore our nation's past.
A 6-year-old New York City public school student and her mother have been deported after they were detained by ICE last week, city officials said.
