Recent Posts in Mental Health and Behavioral Health

Mar 6, 2023 - In Mental Health and Behavioral Health RWJUH Somerset Opens Newly Renovated Eating Disorders Unit

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, has completed renovations of its eating disorders unit, unveiling an expanded state-of-the-art facility creating a supportive environment for patients' treatment and ...

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Feb 3, 2023 - In Mental Health and Behavioral Health Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Winter blues — or something more? As winter approaches, most of us look forward to nesting, nurturing indoor hobbies and enjoying festive holiday celebrations. For many, though, shorter days and longer nights can trigger a form of depression that’s often ...

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Jan 31, 2023 - In Mental Health and Behavioral Health Helping to Transform Trauma into Purpose

When you look at Lashawn Overton, the first thing you’ll notice is a big, bright smile that exudes warmth and compassion. When she speaks, you’ll feel that same warmth and compassion, coupled with an intense passion and deep insight that seems to belie her ...

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Jan 31, 2023 - In Mental Health and Behavioral Health What Healthy Women Know

Learn about 5 keys to optimal health. Women go through many life stages and their health needs change accordingly. Staying healthy may seem daunting, but it’s not complicated. “ Preventive health is extremely important,” says Nadia Aurora, MD , an ...

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Jan 9, 2023 - In Mental Health and Behavioral Health Better Women’s Health at Every Age

What women need to know to stay well-from adolescence to ageless. Throughout a woman’s life, her body and her healthcare needs evolve. From adolescence through menopause and beyond, women experience many changes. Staying healthy through all those changes ...

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Jan 9, 2023 - In Mental Health and Behavioral Health Help and Hope for Those at Risk for Suicide

A retired U.S. Army Major General and his staff help prevent suicide — one call at a time. Suicide . It’s a scary word. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), close to 48,000 people in the U.S. died by suicide in 2020—that’s one ...

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Dec 23, 2022 - In Mental Health and Behavioral Health Is Vaping Safe for Smoking Cessation?

RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery ’s Assistant Director of the Nicotine and Tobacco Recovery Program , Monica Hanna, MPH, CHES, NCTTP, addresses the controversial issue around vaping products. This video highlights current ...

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Dec 23, 2022 - In Mental Health and Behavioral Health Why Do Teens Vape?

Vaping amongst teens continues to be a health concern as youth are developing a nicotine addiction at an early age. RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery ’s Assistant Director of the Nicotine and Tobacco Recovery Program , Monica Hanna, ...

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Dec 23, 2022 - In Mental Health and Behavioral Health Is Vaping Safer than Smoking?

Since the majority of vaping products are not approved by the FDA, how do know we know if they are safe? RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery ’s Assistant Director of the Nicotine and Tobacco Recovery Program , Monica Hanna, MPH, CHES, ...

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