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Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder
Behavioral Health and Wellness Center | Clifton, NJ
Aug 22, 20222 min read
Celebrating Self Awareness Month
Supporting a loved one through substance abuse recovery or therapy for a mental health disorder is no easy feat. It can be just as...
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Aug 2, 20222 min read
Don't let fear and anxiety stop you from getting help
Feelings of anxiety can come on like a tidal wave, and it can be scary, almost like you’re having a heart attack. However, increased...
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Jun 22, 20222 min read
New Suicide Prevention Emergency Number Launching In July
There’s a new emergency mental health resource for Americans coming this summer. The new emergency call drill, “988,” will be the...
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May 23, 20222 min read
How counseling can help OCD patients take control of their lives
The term “OCD,” is often loosely used in social situations to describe light obsessive behavior — like being a germaphobe or wanting your...
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Apr 15, 20222 min read
The Importance of Asking for Help When Things Are Not OK
It’s ok to not be ok. This is a phrase used often within mental health advocacy, but it rings true everywhere. And we’ve certainly seen a...
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Mar 21, 20222 min read
Reducing the stigma of mental illness: what it is, what it is not
“Mental health illnesses are not an excuse.” Now, repeat it with us… “Mental health illnesses are not an excuse!” Since we have your...
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Feb 23, 20222 min read
How to help an adult loved one struggling with addiction
It’s probably not shocking to learn that nearly half of all Americans have a family member or close friend that is, or has been, addicted...
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Feb 2, 20221 min read
Important Announcement to All New and Existing Patients
Changes in Patient Costs for Behavioral Health Telemedicine and Telehealth Visits Adult Family Health Services has always been committed...
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Jan 24, 20222 min read
How volunteering can boost your mental health?
It might sound cliche, but Gandhi once said, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” As we reflect...
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Dec 22, 20212 min read
How to replace bad habits with good habits
It’s January 1 and you’re telling yourself that you need to lose weight this year… you grab your keys and head out to the gym you’ve been...
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Dec 22, 20212 min read
Coping with substance use or mental health issues of a loved one
According to data found online, roughly 13% of the worlds’ population suffers from a form of mental health or substance abuse disorder....
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Dec 6, 20213 min read
Navigating the Holidays in Recovery
By Loretta Graceffo The Centers for Disease Control reports that December and January typically come with a spike in drug-related...
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Nov 23, 20212 min read
We at Adult Family Health Services wish all the joy and beauty that this holiday season offers.
We are entering that season of the year where we turn our thoughts to the holidays. It is very easy to get overwhelmed with the planning,...
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Oct 16, 20211 min read
New Announcement: FRIENDS AND FAMILY Group
Are you concerned or even overwhelmed by the substance use and/or mental health issues of a loved one? Our knowledgeable and...
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Oct 3, 20213 min read
Building Connectedness During Suicide Prevention Month
By Loretta Graceffo September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to honor those who have died by suicide while also...
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Sep 5, 20212 min read
The Connection Between Mental Health and Dental Health
By Loretta Graceffo Even though it’s not always talked about, there is a close connection between wellness of the mind and wellness of...
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Aug 3, 20213 min read
When Mental Illness and Substance Use Go Hand In Hand
By Loretta Graceffo Substance use is the third largest cause of death in the nation-- and throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, this tragedy...
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Jun 23, 20213 min read
Pride Month is a time for healing
By Loretta Graceffo June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the diversity, creativity and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community. But...
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May 18, 20213 min read
Mental Health Awareness Month: Breaking the Stigma
By Loretta Graceffo Photo 183564333 © Rasa Razaniene | Dreamstime.com May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an annual observance to...
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Nov 2, 20202 min read
Maintain Good Nutrition While Staying Sober
Excessive consumption of alcohol has lasting effects on the nutritional resources in the body. Alcohol abuse creates an internal...
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