Tag: mental health

A song that makes our feet tap. A joke that makes us laugh until we cry. A play that allows us to visit places we’ve never been.

Within the last several years, there’s been an increase in mental health issues due to a variety of factors, from the pandemic, inflation and political divisiveness to social isolation, intense social media use and inadequate treatment.

While the holidays are eagerly anticipated by most, many Americans say their stress increases during this time of year. According to a 2023 survey of 22,061 adults by the American Psychological Association, 89% of U.S. adults say something causes them stress during the holiday season, with the most common reasons being financial worries (58%), gift-giving (40%), missing family or loved ones (38%), and having too much to do (32%).

LINCROFT – Over the past decade, mental health has become an increasingly hot-topic issue in colleges, schools and anywhere else young people can be found.

At a time when the political climate appears its most divisive, one local politician has demonstrated the power of bipartisan collaboration.

Warmer months are ahead of us and although cold dark weather can bring on the blues, summer comes with its own set of challenges for those struggling with mental health.

Advancing the conversation on youth mental health, Sen. Vin Gopal and mental health advocate Amy Kennedy dialed into student experiences to get a first-hand account of the impact of school-based youth services like The SOURCE at Red Bank Regional High School.

RUMSON – Close to 100 parents joined the Forrestdale School Social Emotional Learning Team in January to promote student wellness at the Rumson School District’s first Mental Health Symposium.

What do athletes and inmates have in common?

At a time when young people are struggling with mental health issues at unprecedented rates, a state plan to eliminate school-based mental health services and replace them with regional alternatives is eliciting outrage from educators, students and elected officials locally and around the state.