Tag: depression
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Health Matters 7/22: Understanding the Link Between Depression and Substance Abuse
By Sarah Carstens, LCSW, LCADC When it comes to depression and addiction, it can be hard to know which came first. In fact, many patients report that they are not sure if they are using substances to cope with their depression or whether their substance use caused them to become depressed. At Penn Medicine Princeton…
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HEALTH MATTERS 1/14: What to Say to Someone With Depression
By Alan Giordano, MSW, LCSW Most people feel sad or blue every now and then, but when those feelings linger for weeks or months, it could be a sign of depression. In general, about 1 in every 6 adults experiences depression at some point in their lives. However, depression has become more prevalent during the…
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Health Matters 5/14: Growing Older Does Not Mean Growing Depressed
By Arun S. Rao, MD Depression is a common mental health condition that affects an estimated 18 million people throughout the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And while depression can strike at almost any age, certain risk factors such as chronic health conditions, make older adults especially vulnerable…
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Health Matters 3/12: Granting Yourself Permission to Be Less Than Perfect
By Christine Isaac, L.C.S.W., L.C.A.D.C Feeling less than perfect these days? You’re not alone. Despite what the banana bread photos on social media might suggest, navigating the COVID-19 pandemic has been hard for just about everybody. Letting go of perfectionism, however, can help ease the stress and strain, not only now, but also in a…
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Professionals encourage students to speak up, seek help for mental health issues during South Brunswick High School’s virtual Mental Health Wellness Fair
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Adolescents are trying to cope with puberty, their teenage years, applying to college and now coping with stress and anxiety related to the COVID-19 pandemic. South Brunswick High School holds a mental health fair every year based on the theme “Stop the Stigma, Stamp out the Stress.” This year’s event took a…
