7 Tips to Improve Your Mental Health During the COVID-19 Quarantine

March 25, 2020March 22, 2020 by Martha Wolfe

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has issued a stay-at-home order and many New Jerseyans are struggling to deal with the isolation. There is a toll “social distancing” takes on our mental health. When you have a mental illness, that toll is multiplied. Luckily, there are steps you can take to manage your mental health until this pandemic ends and we can return to normal life.

Here are 7 tips for keeping “mental-healthy” during a quarantine:

1. Technology to Keep in Touch

There is no replacing face-to-face interactions with your family and friends. Still, a close second is using video call apps that can show you a friendly face when you’re feeling down. Keep in touch with iPhone’s built-in Facetime function or try some of the free apps listed here for Android or here for desktop.

Medication for Mental Health – Part II: Medication Management

November 6, 2018October 24, 2018 by Martha Wolfe

Medication Management

Last month we discussed the stigma surrounding taking medication to manage the symptoms of mental illness as Part I of our Medication and Mental Health blog series. This month, we will be discussing

Medication for Mental Health: Stopping the Stigma – Part I

October 12, 2018August 26, 2018 by Zach Galati

Medication for Mental Health

It’s time to talk about medication. Not for a cold, not for an infection, but for managing the symptoms surrounding mental illness. Specifically, we’d like to address the stigma that surrounds just one of those three examples we just named. Taking medication for mental health should be treated no different than taking an aspirin for a headache. Something is causing us distress and we take medication to correct the issue. It’s as simple as that.

Why You Should Never Ignore the Signs of Mental Illness

August 29, 2017August 25, 2017 by Amanda Calderon

Imagine Mental Illness

Take a moment and imagine this scenario. You’re sitting at your job or school, having a normal day. On the outside, everything seems fine. Now imagine

It’s Time to Stop the Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness

May 31, 2017May 31, 2017 by Burt Brooks

Mental Illness is nothing to be ashamed ofbut stigma and bias shame us all.-Bill Clinton

By Martha Wolfe, LMFT

Mental Health VS. Mental Illness, What’s the Difference?

Work, family and daily responsibilities… are these familiar points of stress in your life? You are not alone, as these are common stressors we often experience in our daily lives.

6 Tips to Beat Back the Winter Blues

January 18, 2017January 17, 2017 by Burt Brooks

By Martha Wolfe

Why So S.A.D.?

Winter Blues, also known as “Cabin Fever,” can keep you down this cold and dreary season.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, “S.A.D. (seasonal affective disorder) affects half a million people in the US. Three-quarters of sufferers are women.” Still, I’m sure anyone can relate with the affect less daylight, colder temperatures, and inclement weather can have on our moods. With that being said, what about those that already have a mental health diagnosis?