Tag: mental health
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Family whose son died by suicide expresses importance of asking for help
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Kenny Baker was 14 when he was diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety, and began having suicidal thoughts. As he struggled for three years, Kenny told his friends he had mononucleosis, afraid he would face judgment and criticism for his mental health issues. “Not only did Kenny have to wake up every…
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Howell Alliance to host youth mental health first aid certification training
HOWELL – The Howell Township Municipal Alliance for substance use prevention and mental health awareness will host a youth mental health first aid certification training session at the Howell municipal building, 4567 Route 9 North, second floor, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 7. Alliance Coordinator Christa Riddle said, “This groundbreaking eight-hour training gives…
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South Brunswick will challenge decision to cut funds that support BRIDGE Center, healthcare professionals
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – South Brunswick schools will not see any relief from Gov. Phil Murphy’s budget. “We learned that Gov. Murphy’s proposed budget for the coming school year cuts all funds to school-based youth programs statewide,” Superintendent of Schools Scott Feder said in a message to the community on Sept. 1. “For South Brunswick schools,…
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Suicide Prevention Month emphasizes self-care for mental health
By KRYSTAL NURSE The Sun Less restrictive COVID-19 measures have prompted more business reopenings, but with them come fear, anxiety and stress about living safely in the pandemic. Enter mental health advocates and nonprofits. Elizabeth Roithmayr, director of the New Jersey chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), said studies are not conclusive…
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NAMI New Jersey celebrates 35 years of support by recognizing mental health advocates
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of New Jersey (NAMI NJ) celebrated its 35 years of improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness during its annual meeting, held virtually on July 18, by presenting more than 30 awards to leaders in the mental health movement. A new board president and…
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Multicultural conference will address cultural humility and mental health
The NAMI NJ (National Alliance on Mental Illness) 2020 Virtual Multicultural Conference, based on the themes of cultural humility and mental health, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 12. Dr. Pierluigi Mancini will discuss “Implicit Bias in Behavioral Health Care,” also known as implicit social cognition, or the attitudes or stereotypes…
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Learn about mental health services through a series of webinars courtesy of NAMI
The New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) will present “Community Mental Health 101” from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 20. The webinar will provide affiliates of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS) providers and family members an overview of the public, community mental health system…
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Learn about mental health services on July 20
The New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) will present “Community Mental Health 101” from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 20. The webinar will provide affiliates of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS) providers and family members an overview of the public, community mental health system…
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NAMIcon two-day virtual event will focus on mental health wellness
NAMIcon is a virtual event planned for July 13-14 that will focus on mental health wellness. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is committed to delivering a high-quality and productive experience for all attendees with sessions dedicated to a variety of topics, including: Plenary with Joshua Gordon, M.D., Ph.D., director of the National Institute of…