Tag: Princeton House Behavioral Health
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Princeton House Behavioral Health celebrates 50 years of providing hope, innovating care and changing lives
Fifty years ago, in July 1971, Princeton Hospital opened 84 licensed psychiatric inpatient beds to serve the mental health needs of the community. At the time, patient stays were measured in weeks, not days. Advancements in medication and a transition to community-based care—brief inpatient hospitalization followed by a lengthier period of acute outpatient programming—now allow…
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Helping teens cope with feelings of isolation
By Jennifer Bordner, LPC, BCC Almost everyone has experienced a sense of isolation since the COVID-19 pandemic began over a year ago. Having to change everyday routines and limit social interactions, has taken a toll on just about everybody’s mental health. And that is particularly true for teens, who have experienced increased rates of depression,…
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Health Matters 5/22: Coronavirus Complicates Grieving Process
By the Rev. Matthew Rhodes There is no greater loss than the loss of a loved one, and even in the best of times, the grief can feel overwhelming. Rituals like funerals, shivas and life celebrations can often help ease the pain and allow those left behind to begin healing. But because of the COVID-19…