Tag: mental health
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HEALTH MATTERS 1/15: Telehealth Helps Individuals with Mental Health Disorders Stay Connected
By Jody Kashden, Ph.D. For people living with mental health disorders, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented a unique set of challenges. Not only has the pandemic exacerbated feelings of fear and anxiety, but it also has disrupted how individuals connect with each other, including with their therapist. Maintaining a human connection, however, is critical to…
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Receive social and emotional healing through virtual support groups
Anyone dealing with stress, anxiety and other psycho-social issues can receive social and emotional support that focus on hope and recovery, in a warm, stigma-free atmosphere. SAMHAJ (South Asian Mental Health Awareness in Jersey) will hold an online family support group from 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 7; and an online peer support group from -8:30 p.m.…
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NAMI Hearts & Minds presentation focuses on wellness for those with mental illness
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Hearts & Minds is a presentation focusing on inner and outer wellness for people living with a mental illness. The upcoming presentation from 7-8:15 p.m. Dec. 6 is titled “Coaching approaches for goal setting and achievement.” All of us have personal goals which are not trivial to accomplish, and…
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Program provides support services to those dealing with challenges related to COVID-19
By Robert Kley More than one-third of New Jersey adults surveyed by the National Center for Health Statistics and Census Bureau from April 23 through July 21 (Phase 1) and Aug. 19 through Oct. 26 (Phase 2) reported symptoms of anxiety or depression resulting from COVID-19 related issues. With the pandemic showing no signs of…
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SAMHAJ to hold virtual mental health celebration
SAMHAJ (South Asian Mental Health Awareness in Jersey) will hold its annual celebration from 4-5:30 p.m. Nov. 21 virtually. Honorees include SAMHAJ core team volunteers Shagun Agarwal, Phil Koshy, Anna Kuriokose and Laavanya Pasupuleti; Outstanding volunteers Rupeet Singh and Milan Borde; Distinguished provider Dr. Komal Shah; Family Caregiver Advocate Saroja Ilangovan; Community Service Madhu Nedunuri;…
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South River High School students will ‘paint town green’ for mental health awareness
SOUTH RIVER–In March of this year, the South River High School’s Future Healthcare Professionals Club canceled its “Paint the Town Green” campaign due to the coronavirus pandemic. Today, the club’s campaign is back on thanks to the Borough Council approving a resolution granting permission for the club to hang up green ribbons on borough property.…
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Expressive Arts Cafe reopens today, including open mic, art journaling
NAMI NJ (National Alliance on Mental Illness-New Jersey chapter) will reopen its Expressive Arts Cafe at 1 p.m. today, Oct. 19. Includes open mic, storytelling, COVID-19 reflections, art journaling and poetry slam. For the Zoom link, visit naming.org/programs/ean
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Mental Illness Awareness Week has special focus on those coping with effects of COVID-19
Monday, Oct. 4 marks the beginning of Mental Illness Awareness Week, and this annual event couldn’t have come at a more crucial time for our country, as millions struggle to cope with depression and anxiety as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the week, we at SERV Behavioral Health System, Inc. are joining with…
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Mental Illness Awareness Week 2020: What people with mental illness want you to know
The theme of this year’s Mental Illness Awareness Week is “What People with Mental Illness Want You to Know.” Throughout the week, NAMI NJ (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will be raising the voices of those with lived experience to talk about some of the conditions and symptoms that are most misunderstood. Mental Illness Awareness Week…
