May 21, 2024
4 Things Likely Affecting Your Mental Health
“Where to Start: Mental Health in a Changing World,” this May’s Mental Health Awareness Month theme from Mental Health America, brings to light various environmental...
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May 14, 2024
How Negative News Can Impact Your Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to focus on the importance of overall mental health and well-being. This year, Mental Health America’s theme...
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April 29, 2024
Breaking Down Stigmas: Fostering Understanding and Inclusion for Autism Spectrum Disorder
April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to celebrate neurodiversity and promote understanding and inclusion for individuals living with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Autism...
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April 17, 2024
Understanding the Long-Term Impact of Childhood Trauma on Mental Health
Childhood should be a time of innocence, growth, and discovery. However, for many individuals, it is shadowed by experiences of trauma that can have lasting...
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April 11, 2024
Oaks Integrated Care Announces Christianna Lynch as Chief of Quality and Healthcare Integration
Mount Holly, NJ | April 11, 2024 — Oaks Integrated Care, a leading behavioral healthcare organization committed to delivering high-quality care to 19 counties in...
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April 03, 2024
Five Strategies to Manage and Cope with Stress
Stress is an inevitable part of life, but how we respond to it can make all the difference in our overall mental health and well-being....
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March 27, 2024
Transitioning to Adulthood: Challenges and Opportunities
This year’s National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month theme is “A World of Opportunities” — a time to celebrate people and work together to remove obstacles....
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March 06, 2024
Silencing the Inner Critic: Strategies for Positive Self-Talk
We all have that little voice inside our heads—the one that’s quick to criticize, doubt, and undermine our confidence. This inner critic can be relentless,...
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February 27, 2024
Tackling the Unique Mental Health Challenges of Gen Z
Generation Z, those born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, face unique mental health challenges growing up in an era of interconnectedness. The complexities of...
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Coming Out is Not a Destination, But a Journey
October 11, 2022
The history of the LGBTQIA+ community revolves around supporting and championing all individuals. Recognized annually on October 11, National Coming Out Day reinforces the belief ... Read more
NJ Human Services Announces Pilot Program
September 7, 2022
Insider NJ | September 6, 2022 TRENTON– In an effort to ensure better outcomes for defendants with serious mental health needs who are on pretrial ... Read more
How to Prepare for School with Mental Health in Mind
August 26, 2022
For today’s youth, mental health holds a significance in their day-to-day lives. As we head back-to-school this September, many students may struggle with changes in ... Read more
What To Know About the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
August 1, 2022
Beginning on July 16, 2022 a new 988 suicide and crisis lifeline was released throughout the United States. In the state of New Jersey, 988 ... Read more
Understanding Mental Health in BIPOC Communities
July 31, 2022
Just as every person is unique, so is every culture. BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) individuals hold rich histories and unique experiences which ... Read more
BIPOC Mental Health Month: Culture and Religion
July 27, 2022
This July, we asked members of our leadership team to share personal or work experiences related to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) Mental ... Read more
A Mother’s Impact: The History of BIPOC Mental Health Month
July 21, 2022
“While everyone – all colors – everyone is affected by stigma – no one wants to say ‘I’m not in control of my mind.’ No ... Read more
Supporting a Loved One with PTSD
June 27, 2022
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be overwhelming for both the individual and their family. PTSD is a common illness, not a sign of weakness, with ... Read more
Mental Health Challenges in the LGBTQIA+ Community
June 23, 2022
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, and Agender (LGBTQIA+) individuals are a valuable part of our communities. Oaks Integrated Care welcomes and celebrates diversity, ... Read more
What to Do When You Need Help with Your Mental Health
May 24, 2022
When living with a mental health condition or facing a mental health concern, it’s common to feel like no one understands what you’re going through. ... Read more
Recognizing When You Need Help with Your Mental Health
May 19, 2022
Navigating mental health challenges in our lives can sometimes feel daunting. Signs might start showing in different ways or might be hidden altogether. As outlined ... Read more
Understanding Mental Health Risk Factors
May 3, 2022
This May for National Mental Health Month, Oaks strives to increase knowledge and awareness around mental health and its background. According to Mental Health America, ... Read more
