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- 140% of New York mothers can't access mental healthcare, survey finds▼40% of NY mothers can't access mental healthcare for themselves or their kids: Survey
A new survey finds that 40% of mothers in New York State cannot access mental healthcare for themselves or their children. The findings, reported by local outlets including WRGB and CBS6 Albany, highlight gaps in the availability and affordability of mental health services for families across the state, raising concerns among parents and healthcare advocates.
- 2CPS flagged mother's mental health before Mechanicville killings▼CPS cited mother’s mental health as 'safety factor' before Mechanicville killings
Child Protective Services had cited a mother's mental health as a 'safety factor' before the killings in Mechanicville, New York, according to CBS6 Albany. The report raises questions about whether authorities missed warnings ahead of the deaths, and the case is likely to fuel scrutiny of how CPS handles mental health concerns involving families already on its radar.