Tag: Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health
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HEALTH MATTERS 3/4: Making the Mental Adjustment to Retirement
By Jamie Winters, LCSW For many people, a job or career can serve as an integral part of their identity while also providing socialization and a sense of purpose that has been cultivated throughout their lives. So, what happens when it is time for retirement? It can be a wonderful time of life but, for…
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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 11/12: Recognizing Risks and Warning Signs Can Help Prevent Suicide
By Arshad Siddiqui, MD Millions of Americans have serious thoughts of suicide each year, and while suicide rates fell by nearly 6 percent in 2020, more than 44,000 people took their own lives, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Generally, when people contemplate suicide, it is because they feel hopeless and…
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Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health launches second season of mental health podcast
Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health is launching the second season of its award-winning podcast Mind on Mental Health. This season kicks off just in time for Mental Illness Awareness Week, which is Oct. 3-9. Andrew Dean, senior Community Relations specialist, with over a decade of experience helping various age groups with mental health issues, including substance…
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Health Matters 10/1: Helping Men Cope with Stress
By Erin Webb, LAC From health and financial concerns to changes in how people live their everyday lives, the past 18 months since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic have been fraught with uncertainty. And while the pandemic had an effect on everyone, men in particular faced certain challenges that resulted in increased stress, anxiety,…
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Health Matters 8/13: Helping Children Transition Back to In-Person Classrooms
By Madhurani Khare, MD With the new academic year and return to in-person classrooms right around the corner, children — and their parents — may be experiencing a mix of emotions, from excitement and relief to panic and fear. Those feelings are natural considering the COVID-19 pandemic turned life upside down, and after a year…
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Health Matters 8/6: Treatment for Substance Use Can Be Lifesaving
By Nicole Orro, LPC, LCADC Last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released data showing that overdose deaths in the United States rose by an alarming 29% last year, reaching a record 93,000. Though the COVID-19 pandemic may not be directly to blame, it undoubtedly exacerbated what had been a public health…
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Health Matters 7/23: Regaining Control with the Help of Self-Compassion
By Sarah Carstens, LCSW, LCADC The COVID-19 pandemic has turned countless lives upside down. For women in particular, it has added numerous challenges and stressors to an already heavy load, while making their traditional social outlets less available. And it has taken a toll on their mental health. In fact, according to a study released…
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Health Matters 7/23: Regaining Control with the Help of Self-Compassion
By Sarah Carstens, LCSW, LCADC The COVID-19 pandemic has turned countless lives upside down. For women in particular, it has added numerous challenges and stressors to an already heavy load, while making their traditional social outlets less available. And it has taken a toll on their mental health. In fact, according to a study released…