When your child or teen is struggling with stress, anxiety, or mood changes, it can feel lonely for the whole family. Professional therapy helps, but there is another powerful option many parents in New York City are now exploring: peer support from people with lived experience. This approach connects young people with trained mentors who have walked through similar challenges and come out stronger.In this guide, you will learn what peer support is, why lived experience matters so much for youth, and how secure telehealth sessions can support children, teens, and young adults across Brooklyn and all five boroughs. You...

Are you or a loved one thinking about robotic knee replacement surgery but feeling unsure about what it really means? Many patients hear about “robots” in the operation theatre and feel both curious and a little nervous. The good news is that this technology is designed to help your surgeon work with more accuracy and protect your knee.In simple terms, robotic knee replacement is still a human-performed surgery. Your orthopedic surgeon stays fully in control at every step. The robotic system is a smart tool that helps plan your surgery in detail and guides the surgeon’s hand so that the...