This week, Daylight Savings Time ends, triggering a loss of light and the beginning of winter. New Jersey residents know that winters can...

College students across the nation are facing a rising problem–and it isn’t just the cost of tuition. According to recent statistics, the...

As many as 25% of American women will experience sexual abuse in their lifetimes. As we consider the prevalence of assault and the ways...

Millions of Americans struggle with diagnosable anxiety disorders. However, the feelings of worry, nervousness, and fear that...

During adolescence, girls often struggle with their self-esteem and appearance. During this time of change, these issues may be made more...

What can you do to help? This week, The Washington Post released an article about Mental Health First Aid. It offered that while many...

It is estimated that 20 percent of adolescents have a diagnosable mental illness, and that as many as one-third of these individuals...

It’s no surprise that most gym memberships are purchased in the month of January. According to parade.com, the most popular New Year’s...

Nearly seven percent of all American adults suffer from major depressive disorder, but even those without a diagnosable condition can...

One in four U.S. children experiences bullying on a regular basis. (BullyingStatistics.org) Bartolomiej (Bart) Palosz was a part of this...

Approximately 350 million people globally are affected by some form of depression.  Whether it’s due to the stigma attached to mental...

Julie is a 15 year old high school sophomore. She and her mother were on the way to school, when she could feel it happening again. Her...

Managing trauma issues, attachment issues, and triggers resulting from complex and single trauma events is a great challenge, often not...

In my years of helping people through recovery, it is clear the holidays bring about an increased need for support and skills to not only...

“FOMO, the fear of missing out, is a form of social anxiety,” says psychiatrist Gail Saltz. “This type of fear tends to cause compulsive...

Teen suicide is a growing health concern. It is the third-leading cause of death for young people ages 15 to 24, surpassed only by...

12 Surprising Causes of Depression: Rx medications: Depression is a side effect of many medications. Birth Control Pills: Like any...

Does the Weather Affect your Depression? It could. Many people get cranky when it is too hot, or too humid, but perhaps even more...

Depression can come in many different types and forms. Major depression is when a person’s mood is severely depressed and goes on for two...

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based theory with many pros to treatment. If you can find a trained DBT therapist in...