January 20, 2026
Early Signs Your Mental Health May Need Attention
Signs of mental illness can be difficult to recognize. Many are dismissed as temporary stress associated with a rough patch, a bad week, not sleeping...
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December 22, 2025
Creating a Mental Health Plan for the New Year
The days between Christmas and New Year’s often feel quieter and a little slower. This moment offers an opportunity not to overhaul your life or...
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December 18, 2025
Winter Blues or Something More? When to Get Help for Seasonal Depression
As the days grow shorter and colder, many of us notice changes in our mood and energy. Feeling tired, less motivated, or a little “off”...
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December 11, 2025
The Montclair Foundation Awards Fall 2025 Community Grants
December 11, 2025 | Montclair Local The Montclair Foundation announced its Fall 2025 Community Grant awards, supporting 13 nonprofit organizations serving Montclair and neighboring communities,...
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December 09, 2025
How to Set Boundaries for Mental Wellness During Holiday Gatherings
The holiday season can be joyful, meaningful, and full of connection, but it can also bring stress and emotional triggers. Navigating complicated family dynamics, grief,...
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December 08, 2025
Nonprofit health groups in Central and South Jersey merge to strengthen access to health services
December 8, 2025 | ROI-NJ Oaks Integrated Care of Mount Holly announced a merger Dec. 4 with the Association for Advancement of Public Health (AAMH),...
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December 05, 2025
Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill Announces Transition Task Force
NJ.Gov | December 5, 2025 | Oaks Integrated Care Vice President Mike D’Amico Named to Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill Interdisciplinary Task Force Trenton, NJ — Governor-elect...
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November 25, 2025
The Dual Stigma: Understanding Mental Health and Addiction in Marginalized Communities
For many people living with a mental health condition or substance use disorder, stigma can be just as painful as the illness itself. But for...
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November 21, 2025
The Power of Family Traditions During the Holidays
As Thanksgiving approaches, many families look forward to traditions that bring them together. A favorite meal. A shared prayer. A walk after dinner. A familiar...
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Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth: What Parents and Caregivers Should Know
June 22, 2026
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 ... Read more
How Mental Health Affects the Mind and Body
June 16, 2026
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, ... Read more
How to Set Healthy Technology Boundaries as a Family
June 8, 2026
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, ... Read more
How to Know When It’s Time to Seek Mental Health Support
May 25, 2026
When we experience physical pain, we sometimes dismiss it as normal. It’s just normal aches and pains. I’m just getting older. It’s not that bad. ... Read more
Why Stigma Prevents People From Seeking Help
May 19, 2026
While much has been done to overcome the stigma surrounding mental health, we as a society have a long way to go. According to the American ... Read more
The Connection Between Basic Needs and Mental Health
May 4, 2026
Sometimes the underlying causes of mental health disorders are practical, like food, housing, and sleep. If your most basic needs aren’t being met, even the ... Read more
What to Expect When Starting Therapy for the First Time
April 24, 2026
You might feel a little nervous, intimidated, or skeptical about starting therapy for a lot of reasons, and that’s okay. It’s a different experience with a new ... Read more
CMS ACCESS Model Accelerates Behavioral Health Value-Based Care
April 17, 2026
Oaks Integrated Care Selected as CMS ACCESS Model Behavioral Health Provider April 17, 2026 | DistilINFO: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has launched ... Read more
How Stress Affects Sleep, Mood, and Focus
April 15, 2026
Stress is the human body’s natural response to life’s challenges. Stress can even be productive in short bursts when it helps you stay alert and ... Read more
CMS announces 150 participants for upcoming ACCESS model launch
April 14, 2026
Oaks Selected as ACCESS model Behavioral Health Provider April 14, 2026 | Healthcare IT News: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said it has ... Read more
Is It Stress or Anxiety? How to Tell the Difference
April 7, 2026
Stress and anxiety are closely related. They may feel the same and have overlapping symptoms, like feeling overwhelmed, irritability, and difficulty sleeping or concentrating. But ... Read more
What to Say (and What Not to Say) to Someone Who’s Struggling
March 25, 2026
If you suspect a loved one is struggling with their mental health, or they open up to you about thoughts and feelings that are causing them ... Read more
