Category archives: Mental Health

(BPT) – Connie Thomas, a 77-year-old woman from Altamont, Illinois, has navigated a long journey with her mental health. Decades ago, Thomas was diagnosed with breast cancer. Living with her diagnosis and its results was not only physically challenging but it also brought mental struggles, including depression. She managed her…

The holiday season is often seen as a time of celebration, connection, and joy. Yet for many, this time of year can trigger feelings of sadness, isolation, and depression. The pressure to feel happy, combined with financial stress, memories of lost loved ones, or seasonal mood changes, can make this…

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is more than just a physical condition. For many, its impact goes beyond the digestive system to affect mental well-being, creating a complex interplay between gut function and emotional health. This relationship, often referred to as the brain-gut connection, highlights how IBS symptoms and psychological symptoms…

The Mental Health Association of Monmouth County is excited to announce the launch of its new three-part training series, Beyond the Connection, designed to equip community helpers with the tools to foster meaningful conversations, provide a listening ear, and connect individuals with mental health resources. This initiative is open to anyone…

Anger is not only an uncomfortable feeling, but spending too long being angry can have ill effects on your health. At its best, anger alerts us to danger and inspires action. But anger is an emotion characterized by feeling antagonism toward someone or something that has wronged you, according to…

Depression affects women and men In Monmouth County NJ Being tough is a quality many men are encouraged to work toward starting in childhood. Popular culture (and even family and friends) imply it’s not manly to talk about your feelings or show emotion, summed up by the expression “Man up.” …

Mental health recovery extends beyond symptom management—it requires strong community ties, stable housing, and support in everyday life. Our Community Support Services (CSS) program empowers adults with severe and persistent mental health conditions to overcome social and systemic barriers and integrate meaningfully into their communities. ​ Through personalized rehabilitation plans…

Targeted crisis interventions and comprehensive support highlighted Across the nation – and here in Monmouth County – rising Emergency Department visits among young people facing mental health crises are sounding alarm bells to families, health care providers and communities alike. Youth are increasingly turning to Emergency Departments for help with…

Finding Hope at the TMS Center of New Jersey Every October, National Depression Awareness Month serves as a vital reminder of the impact that depression has on individuals, families, and communities. More than 17 million adults in the United States experience at least one major depressive episode each year. While…

Hypnotherapy — or hypnosis — is a type of nonstandard or "complementary and alternative medicine" treatment. It uses guided relaxation, intense concentration, and focused attention to achieve a heightened state of awareness that is sometimes called a trance. The person's attention is so focused while in this state that anything…

988 & Crisis Systems Response In 2020, Congress designated the new 988 dialing code to be operated through the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. SAMHSA sees 988 as a first step towards a transformed crisis care system in America. Crisis Systems Response Training and Technical Assistance Saving Lives in America:…

If you drink heavy amounts of alcohol for weeks, months, or years, you may have mental and physical symptoms when you stop or cut back. This is called alcohol withdrawal. About half of all people with alcohol use disorder go through it. For men, heavy drinking is defined as five…