Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health, Parenting, Pediatrics

Wonderful Ways to Boost Your Child’s Self-Esteem

How does a parent cultivate a firmly rooted, well-balanced sense of self-esteem necessary for their child’s transition into a happy, well-adjusted adult?

Behavioral Health, Men’s Health, Women’s Health

Concerts, Plays Can Reduce Depression in 50+ Crowd

People who attended plays, exhibitions and other events at cultural locations every few months had a 32 percent lower risk for developing depression, a new study found.

Behavioral Health

Healthy Ways to Use Social Media

It probably doesn’t come as a surprise that research has proven that social media can have ill effects on our mental health, but we’re here to help you find healthy ways to use it and protect your sanity. Ashley Crumby, M.D., a psychiatrist at Hackensack University Medical Center, shares a few tips for using social media in healthy ways.

Behavioral Health, Parenting, Pediatrics

Writing on the Walls: Behavioral Red Flags in Children and Adolescents

According to Dr. Eric Alcera, identifying risk factors and symptoms of potential behavioral health issues starts with knowing what to look for, where to seek help, and when to reach out to a professional.

Behavioral Health

How to Grieve Healthy

If you or a loved one is feeling significant grief and you’re struggling with how to cope, consider these recommendations that prove to help.

Behavioral Health

Giving to Others Gives You Better Health

It’s the season of giving, so it isn’t uncommon for many of us to give back to others during this time of year. Whether you toss change in a collection bucket, give a toy to a child in need or make a large monetary donation, it turns out that being generous can be good for your health as well.

Behavioral Health, Cardiac / Heart Health, Dermatology

7 Ways the Winter Months May Affect Your Health

The winter does more than just raise your heating bill and empty your wallet as a result of holiday shopping – it can also impact your physical and mental health. Some experts at Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group shared just a few of the ways in which the colder months affect some of their patients.

Behavioral Health

The 4 Things That Define a Healthy Relationship

Ask your mom, and she might have one answer. Ask a friend, and he’ll have another answer. Ask a coworker, and yet again you might get a different response. There are always going to be varying opinions on what defines a healthy relationship, but many of them are just that…opinions. From a behavioral health viewpoint, research shows us that there are certain things that truly define a healthy relationship – whether that is a romantic relationship or a friendship. Here are four things that define a healthy relationship

Behavioral Health

How to Help People with Substance Use Disorders During the Holiday Season

The holiday season is meant to be a joyful time when family and friends get together to celebrate, share gratitude and delicious meals and make wonderful memories. They almost always look perfect on television and on social media newsfeeds, but the reality is that the holidays can be extremely stressful.

Behavioral Health

Does Emailing After Work Hours Impact Your Health?

Many studies have shown the detrimental impact that emailing and working after work hours can have on an individual and their relationships. Stacy Doumas, Residency program director & vice chair of Education in the Department of Psychiatry at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, offers her take on this practice and if it is harmful to your mental and physical health.