Posted on November 12, 2015 by Laila Kearney in Reuters Reuters, By Laila Kearney At least one in five adult New Yorkers suffer from depression, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts or other psychological disorders every year, according to a report released on Thursday ahead of Mayor Bill de Blaiso’s new mental-health initiative. New York City’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene expects to release the plan, known as NYC Thrive, by the end of next month. It is aimed at preventing and treating psychological disorders among the city’s 8.4 million residents. The “white paper” released Thursday outlines the size and scope of the problem facing the New York City.
