Tag: mental health
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S.T.A.R.T. bulldozes barriers to recovery for New Jersey’s pregnant and parenting
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Center for Great Expectations has increased access to mental health and recovery services in two of its programs. With the support of the State of New Jersey, S.T.A.R.T. (Supportive, Trauma-Attuned, Attachment-Based, Recovery & Treatment) has expanded and now offers free teletherapy, teledoulas and virtual peer recovery coaching for…
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NAMI NJ continues webinar series with talk on how to stay ‘senior-tough’ during COVID-19 crisis
NAMI NJ (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will continue its webinar series with a presentation by Dale L. Ofei-Ayisi at 1 p.m. on May 27 titled “Staying Senior-Tough During the COVID-19 Crisis and Beyond.” Older Americans are among the most medically vulnerable populations being impacted by COVID-19, especially those in long-term care settings. This webinar…
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Opinion: How to prioritize mental health during pandemic
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and in the time of the novel coronavirus pandemic, mental health has never mattered more. The pandemic is exacting a significant toll on everyone. While many are grieving the loss of a loved one, others are experiencing extreme anxiety, job-related stress (in some cases, reduced hours or job loss),…
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Virtual support group offers ‘check in’ to those suffering from mental illness
Southern Jersey Family Support Group will hold a virtual workshop for family members with a loved one with mental illness from 7-9 p.m. on May 21. NAMI NJ (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and AACT-Now (African American Community Together NOW) will hold the Mental Health Month Check In featuring Donna Williams and Melance Walker. The…
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Burlington County CIT coordinator will discuss dealing with law enforcement during a mental health crisis
NAMI NJ (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and AACT-NOW (African American Community Together NOW) will hold a webinar, Successfully Dealing With Law Enforcement During a Mental Health Crisis, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on May 19. The virtual workshop, led by Jarrod Broadway, CIT coordinator for Burlington County, will be followed by a support group session facilitated…
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NAMI NJ webinar series offers information on crisis planning, dealing with law enforcement
The NAMI NJ (National Alliance on Mental Illness) webinar series continues with Crisis Planning for Families from 1-2 p.m. on May 20. The webinar will provide family members and caregivers with tools to help their loved one during a mental health crisis. There will be a panel with a family member and a Crisis Intervention…
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High school students can enter PSA contest based on ‘Apart But Not Alone’
Quaran-Teen-Ed: Apart But Not Alone is a PSA contest for New Jersey high school students. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Express your creativity by sharing how you are coping and keeping your mind and body healthy. The PSA will provide support to other youth who may be going through a difficult time. Enter a…
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NAMI NJ to present webinar on emotional wellness during COVID-19
NAMI NJ (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will hold a webinar series about emotional wellness during COVID-19 at noon on May 8 featuring Cara Maksimov, LCSW. Maksimov will discuss therapeutic tools from mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy, neuroscience and positive psychology to help maintain emotional health in a challenging time. For more information, visit www.naminj.org.
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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…
