New York State Senator Gustavo Rivera, Chair of the Health Committee, testified at New York Attorney General Letitia James' hearing on New York's mental health crisis. Senator Rivera delivered testimony on the challenges faced by New York's already strained providers and the New Yorkers who are increasingly seeking these critical services.
"Public understanding and acceptance for mental health issues have been growing, and as a result, they are becoming less stigmatized. However, there's much work that still needs to be done. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly strained our mental health providers and consequently, it has reduced the availability of these critical services as well as the ability to obtain them when needed. I want to thank Attorney General James for having held this important hearing to learn from key stakeholders about the mental health crisis facing our state, as well as the measures and policies we must implement in order to actually foster an environment where our mental health and well being is considered as important as our physical health," said State Senator Gustavo Rivera.
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