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Remember that if you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, professional help is available 24/7 through the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Text START to 88788 or call 800-799-SAFE (7233). #DVAM2025 (4/4)

“Approach #DomesticViolence survivors with empathy & without judgment,” advised Dr. Chaparro. “Acknowledge & validate their experiences & strengths.” And seek out events where you can show up in solidarity to reinforce the message that survivors are never alone. (3/4)

You could help a DV survivor considering leaving an abusive relationship plan for their safety, said Dr. Chaparro. “Creating a safety plan in advance & assessing potential risks will provide them with protection during stressful moments. Respect their pace & choices.” (2/4)

NYU Silver logo above text reading “October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month” with a purple Domestic Violence Awareness ribbon below.

October is #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth. The theme, #WithSurvivorsAlways, underscores the need for support & solidarity with those who’ve experienced abuse. Dr. Edith Chapparo, MSW ’03, who teaches our Family Violence course, offered advice on standing with survivors. (1/4)

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Already making an impact in #SocialWork & ready to elevate your leadership? Our DSW Program might be right for you. Find out at our next virtual info session, 10/16 from noon-1 pm ET. Register: apply.socialwork.nyu.edu/register/?id...

NYU Silver logo above text reading "Tune In! / [MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 | 4:30 ET/ Health Equity Now with Dr. Joseph Ravenell / Dr. Michael A. Lindsey / Dean and Paulette Goddard Professor of Social Work/ NYU Silver School of Social Work / SiriusXM Channel 110 | siriusxm.com/doctor-radio." Dean Lindsey’s headshot is next to his name and the Doctor Radio logo is above the channel information.

TUNE IN TODAY! 9/22 from 4:30-5PM ET: NYU Silver Dean @drmikelindsey.bsky.social speaks live about #SuicidePrevention with @nyulangone.bsky.social’s Dr. Joseph Ravenell @nyudocs.bsky.social, SIRIUSXM 110.

Subscribers: Call in 1-877-NYU-DOCS &/or listen at siriusxm.com/doctorradio.

Collage of four photos: 1) a student is greeted at a check-in table. 2) Dr. Gabriella McBride stands a lectern asking questions of four seated panelists. 3) Students do a crafts project using paper cutouts to make the National School Social Work Practice Model; closeup of an SSWTA student viewing the TweenScreen app on an iPad.

Last year, MSW students in our #SchoolSocialWork Training Academy provided mental health support for nearly 1K NYC schoolchildren. Learn how this year's cohort is gaining critical skills, like using cutting edge tech, to build on that impact: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2025/ne....
#YouthMentalHealth

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Alumni & Families Weekend is Oct 23-26! Join us for all the festivities, including 3 events hosted by NYU Silver. Reunite with friends, discover what’s new & show your #SilverSpirit and #VioletPride. Learn more & register at alumni.nyu.edu/alumni-weekend.

NYU Silver Assistant Professors Kiara Moore, Professor Michelle Munson and PhD Candidate Aaron Rodwin pose wearing their International Conference on Early Intervention and Prevention credentials. To the right is an aerial view of Berlin.

NYU Silver scholars are making a global impact on #YouthMentalHealth. Learn about the innovative research they presented at #IEPA15 on critical topics including peer support, prevention & mental health recovery: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2025/ny...

We also recognize and honor the diversity of America’s 68 million residents with roots in more than 20 Spanish speaking nations. This month presents an opportunity to elevate how people in these communities have shaped our nation’s past and will help lead us forward.

NYU Silver School of Social Work logo above text reading “Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month.”

Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth! We embrace this year’s theme, “Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future,” to celebrate the histories, cultures, and immense contributions of Hispanic and Latine Americans.

The NYU Silver School of Social Work logo above text reading “9/11 / We Remember” overlaid on an image of the Tribute in Light, an annual installation of light beams illuminating the night sky where the Twin Towers were.

Today we remember those who were lost and all the survivors who are dealing with the ongoing trauma of our national tragedy.

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Immigrant workers are vital contributors to life within our cities, yet their struggles and strengths often go unnoticed. NYU Silver PhD candidate Alif Ahmed’s research is changing that. Learn how at socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2025/al....

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“Wait, you were a social worker?!” When senior digital marketing strategist Andres Arteaga, BS ’03/MSW ’04, gets that question, he doesn’t just say that it’s true. He adds “it made me the marketing leader I am today.” Discover how: socialwork.nyu.edu/profiles/andres-arteaga.html

Incoming MSW students applaud as Dean Michael A. Lindsey welcomes them at Orientation.

#TBT “I can’t think of another behavioral science that’s as deeply connected to understanding the human experience as social work is,” Dean Michael A. Lindsey told incoming MSW students at Orientation last week. “It’s a superpower that you’ll have with you for the rest of your life.”

Graphic with the NYU Silver School of Social Work logo above the words “September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month” with the purple and teal suicide prevention ribbon below.

September is #SuicidePreventionMonth. Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is ask “How are you doing?” & truly listen to the answer. By being there, you can be in the position to connect them to support like the 24/7 @988lifeline.bsky.social. Start a Conversation. Be the Difference.

Left, a view from the top of the stairs of students entering 1 Washington Square North being greeted by Silver leaders at a table with violet and silver balloons; right, Grace DeFino-Arrowsmith, Amanda Nieliwocki, Peggy Morton, and Juan Iturralde posed at a table wearing matching gold teeshirts.

Happy 1st Day of Classes! Whether you’re new to campus or a returning student, the start of the academic year can be both exciting and overwhelming. To help you thrive, our Undergraduate Program shared their top 10 tips for success at NYU: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2025/ti...

Research finds depression rates in Vermont youth have nearly doubled in recent years A growing number of kids and teenagers are struggling with mental health disorders in Vermont and worldwide.

Clinical depression in youth continues to rise. Prof Ramesh Raghavan says solutions must go beyond individual treatment to population-level interventions – “the fundamental problem that we haven’t quite grasped in the youth mental health space.” www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2...

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“Think about what’s motivating you to make such a commitment in your life,” Dean Michael A. Lindsey told incoming PhD & DSW students. Dream big & focus on what inspires you, he said. “Let it seep into your system so much you think of nothing else & you’ll fly through the journey.”

Roblox, one of the world's most popular gaming platforms, bans hate speech. Users have found a way to spread it anyway. CBS News documented dozens of swastikas and at least a dozen instances of hate speech targeting minority groups across Spray Paint! Servers.

Online gaming platforms like Roblox can be both empowering & risky for youth, says Associate Professor Doris Chang in an CBS News exposé on poor content moderation. “You’re just interacting with people that you wouldn’t normally interact with.” www.cbsnews.com/news/roblox-.... #DigitalWellBeing

NYU Silver's Dean Michael A. Lindsey poses with ADFCA case managers at their graduation.

Our groundbreaking 9-month case management professional development program with Abu Dhabi Family Care Authority culminated on 7/31 with the inaugural cohort’s graduation at NYU Abu Dhabi. Learn how the program is strengthening the UAE’s social care system at socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2025/ca....

NYU Silver Assistant Professor Dale Dagar Maglalang.

In the face of rising anti-Asian racism and violence, it’s vital to foster Asian Americans’ critical consciousness. Assistant Professor @dalemaglalang.bsky.social spearheaded the web-based Asian American Critical Consciousness Project to meet the need. Learn more: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2025/ma....

Student Orientation Leaders pose with the welcome sign in NYU Silver's lobby.

We can’t wait to welcome our incoming Class of 2025 next week! New BS, MSW, DSW & PhD students: Find your schedule of Orientation activities and what to expect as you begin your NYU Silver education at socialwork.nyu.edu/current-students/orientation.html.

Collage of images from the Black Youth Mental Health Panel Discussion: the cover of the Ring the Alarm taskforce report, a still of Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman speaking, Dr. Anthony Estreet speaking at a table, the Community panel in discussion, and Dr. Tami Benton and Dr. Derrick Matthews in discussion at a table.

Five years after a seminal report sounded the alarm on Black youth suicide, the crisis remains as urgent as ever. We recently gathered experts to discuss solutions to this unacceptable and preventable crisis. Watch highlights & read our recap: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2025/bl...

Rising senior Phoebe Su is presented NYU Silver’s 2025 Global Social Work Impact Award by Undergraduate Program Director Dr. Peggy Morton.

Rising senior Phoebe Su’s journey to becoming a social worker began in rural China, where hands-on service & a growing awareness of inequities helped her find her calling. Discover how her NYU Silver experience has strengthened her skills & reinforced her resolve: socialwork.nyu.edu/profiles/pho...

Group photo of City & State New York's 2025 Above & Beyond: Social Services honorees.

NYC faces a growing demand for social services. We’re proud that 5 NYU Silver-affiliated professionals have been named to @cityandstateny.bsky.social’s 2025 Above & Beyond list of social services leaders driving the sector’s efforts to meet New Yorkers’ needs: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2025/cs...

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School social workers’ success in enriching school culture hinges on strong interdisciplinary partnerships. Our School Social Work Training Academy’s recent student-led symposium brought this crucial topic to the forefront. Learn how at socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2025/st....

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In an interconnected world, cross-cultural competence is key for social work professionals. Our new study away course in London comparing US & UK policies & practices promoting equity equipped MSW students with a critical comparative lens. Learn how: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2025/co...

Dr. Peggy Morton’s headshot with the logos for NYU Silver and City & State New York and text reading “Congratulations, Dr. Peggy Morton, Clinical Associate Professor & Director, Undergraduate Program, on being named to City & State NY’s 2025 Above & Beyond Social Services list.”

For creating innovative programs that support vulnerable New Yorkers while training the next generation of social workers, Clinical Associate Professor & BS Program Director Peggy Morton is a @cityandstateny.bsky.social Above & Beyond: Social Services honoree: www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/....

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“Transitioning into my 2nd year of my NYU MSW journey, I’ve explored & reflected on the variety of social work pathways available,” says Aaron Blinderman, MSW ’26. As a trained Silver Peer Navigator w/ our Office of Career Design & Social Work Readiness, he now helps fellow students find their way.