Recent Posts in Mental Health and Behavioral Health

Feb 7, 2019 - In Mental Health and Behavioral Health Getting Older, Getting Better

Geriatric Psychiatry Can Help Adults Navigate All The Transitions That Come With Aging. "Improving with Age” is the title of a presentation that Lina Shihabuddin, MD , Chief Medical Officer, Behavioral Health Network at RWJBarnabas Health (RWJBH), likes to ...

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May 17, 2018 - In Mental Health and Behavioral Health It Doesn't Have to Be Yoga That Keeps You Calm

When people think of “healthy living” their usual thoughts automatically go to being physically active, eating well, and maybe even getting some vitamin D. With May as Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s important to remember that your mind’s well-being is ...

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Dec 13, 2017 - In Mental Health and Behavioral Health Putting the "Merry Back in the Holidays"

The “most wonderful time of the year” should be spent going to social gatherings with family and friends, cooking and shopping, right? For some, the holidays may not be so merry and bright due to stress. Between holiday shopping, heavy traffic and pressing ...

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Nov 30, 2016 - In Mental Health and Behavioral Health The Holidays & Depression: Know the Signs

While the hustle and bustle of the holiday season can be joyful, the endless to-do lists and obligations often seem overwhelming and can easily cause feelings of depression. Fatigue. Stress. Unrealistic expectations. Money concerns. Relationship issues. ...

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Jul 1, 2016 - In Mental Health and Behavioral Health Barnabas Health Institute For Prevention Opioid Overdose Recovery Program Recognized By The Mental Health Association Of New Jersey

Pictured left to right: Eric McIntire, Recovery Support Coordinator; Jennifer Velez, RWJBarnabas Health Senior Vice President for Community and Behavioral Health; Connie Greene, Vice President, Barnabas Health Institute for Prevention; Carolyn Beauchamp, ...

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Apr 9, 2015 - In Mental Health and Behavioral Health The Struggles of Stress

If you're feeling stressed due to life's busy demands, you're not alone. Running late for work, looming deadlines and simply "not having enough hours in the day" may lead to stress. In small doses, stress can help you perform under pressure and motivate ...

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