Mental Health

I recently became aware of a young girl in Ocean County who took her own life. A high school kid who had so much to offer. It brings tears to my eyes when I see her picture. How does someone get to that point of desperation?

Miller said in a statement that they "want to apologize to everyone that I have alarmed and upset with my past behavior."

On two shifts a week, cops in Elizabeth and Linden will be joined by mental health screeners in responding to 911 calls for behavioral health crises.

While we might think weight loss is all about what we put into our belly, it has more to do with what is in our mind. Emotions and habits play a big role and we need to identify obstacles. Here are six strategies to get our mind right.

Whether you play an instrument, love collecting music, or listening to the radio, music has endless benefits when it comes to your mental health. Here are just a few.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month - a time to remember those affected by suicide, raise awareness, and focus efforts on directing treatment to those who need it most. Watch this new podcast episode with a mental health expert to know the signs.

According to a new study, New Jersey falls within the list of top ten happiest states in the country.

Men will often not admit when they are struggling with a mental health challenge. They may be irritable and can turn to drugs or alcohol. Here are some warning signs and ways to help.

There has been a surge in depression, anxiety, loneliness, and substance use. Jaime Angelini, of The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County, discusses their free services and how we can improve our mental health.

More and more kids are experiencing what is being called the "pandemic wall," or cognitive overload, more than a year after the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Nine bills advance through Assembly committees aimed at preparing for what one lawmaker calls New Jersey's next crisis.

Virtual learning environments can take a toll on a child's mental and emotional health but there are ways to help create a healthy balance, says experts.