August 26, 2026
How to Talk to a Loved One About Substance Use
You’re concerned and want to help, but you don’t want to say something that pushes them away or makes things worse. That’s the fine line...
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August 18, 2026
Signs You May Be Burned Out (Even If You’re “Functioning”)
Most people think of burnout as physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion. Motivation drops, performance drops, and people become disconnected from friends, family, and co-workers. Physical...
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August 03, 2026
What First-Year College Students Should Know About Mental Health
The transition from high school to higher education is about more than academics. College life, especially for students living away from home for the first...
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July 23, 2026
How Past Trauma Can Affect Your Mental Health Today
Many people associate trauma with a single traumatic event, like a serious injury or accident, a health emergency, loss or grief from the death of...
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July 10, 2026
The Gap Between Mental Health Needs and Mental Health Access for BIPOC
Mental health affects people of every race, background, and culture. But access to mental health care is not equal for everyone. For many Black, Indigenous,...
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July 07, 2026
Why Cultural Understanding Matters in Mental Health Care
Each person’s cultural beliefs, religion, experiences, and family dynamics shape their mental health, especially in Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities that have...
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June 22, 2026
Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth: What Parents and Caregivers Should Know
Research has shown that LGBTQ+ youth have higher rates of anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, and emotional distress than heterosexual youth. But they’re not more prone...
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June 16, 2026
How Mental Health Affects the Mind and Body
Mental health and physical health are no longer viewed as separate parts of a person’s well-being. Because all systems within the human body are connected,...
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June 08, 2026
How to Set Healthy Technology Boundaries as a Family
Technology touches every part of family life and offers plenty of benefits. We use smartphones to communicate throughout the day, manage family calendars, find information,...
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How to Manage Stress This Holiday Season
December 1, 2021
The holiday season is meant to bring cheer, joy and fun celebrations with family and friends. However, the holidays can often spiral into a whirlwind ... Read more
How to Recognize Hidden Signs of Depression
October 27, 2021
October is National Depression Awareness Month, a time to discuss, educate and share resources surrounding depression. As a widespread mental health condition, depression affects approximately ... Read more
Bullying Prevention Tips for Parents and Guardians
October 13, 2021
With the return of in-person schooling, bullying prevention among children and teens remains an important conversation. According to a recent federal survey, nearly 20 percent ... Read more
Understanding 7 Common Myths About Suicide
September 16, 2021
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United ... Read more
Backpack Giveaway Benefits 900 Camden Kids
September 1, 2021
TAPintoCamden, September 1, 2021 CAMDEN NJ — To help city school children get ready to return to their classrooms, several nonprofit partners hosted a drive-thru, ... Read more
5 Tips to Keep Mental Health a Priority This School Year
August 22, 2021
With September quickly approaching, students, parents and educators are busy preparing for another school year. After months of virtual learning, it’s very common for children ... Read more
Cope Center In Montclair Merges With Oaks Integrated Care
June 10, 2021
The Montclair Patch, June 10, 2021 – There have been a lot of new partnerships formed during the coronavirus pandemic. And a merger between two ... Read more
6 Tips for Forming Meaningful Connections
May 29, 2021
As we navigate the transition out of the virtual world, the return of face-to-face interaction can influence mental health. Social isolation is a serious health ... Read more
7 Ways to Support Others Who are Struggling
May 16, 2021
May is Mental Health Awareness Month – a time to raise awareness and share resources so anyone affected by mental illness can find the support ... Read more
Behavioral Health Nonprofits Merge
May 5, 2021
ROI-NJ, May 2021 – A pair of New Jersey mental health nonprofits have joined forces in a merger, as COPE Center has become part of ... Read more
Justice Involved Services: “More Like a Family Than a Program”
April 28, 2021
Helping one another through difficult situations can often provide the most impactful and rewarding results. Sometimes, all it takes is showing someone how much they ... Read more
4 Mental Health Tips to Practice Stress Awareness
April 21, 2021
When stress becomes overwhelming, it can take a toll on your well-being both physically and mentally. According to the American Psychological Association, nearly 78% of ... Read more
