Mental Health

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PSA: What Do I Do if a Friend is Overdosing? [Video]

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PSA: What Do I Do if a Friend is Overdosing? [Video]

A poignant PSA video titled "BREATHE" unfolds as a raw first-person short film portraying high school students grappling with the fear of legal repercussions when seeking help for a friend who has overdosed by dialing 9-1-1. The main message: resist the urge to panic or run away in this situation; call 9-1-1, stay, help, and give the victim a chance.

Matt Bellace, PhD: Supporting Teens in Reducing Their Stress (and Ours)

Matt Bellace, PhD: Supporting Teens in Reducing Their Stress (and Ours)

Recent research suggests that well-adjusted teenagers have stronger non-cognitive skills, such as self-control, grit and resilience. This program will focus on how Mahwah, NJ parents can help foster those skills in a supportive environment without arguing. Specifically, it will present techniques such as…

Supporting Children During a Pandemic: Trauma Informed Supports

Supporting Children During a Pandemic: Trauma Informed Supports

Parents and Guardians: Watch to learn how to support your child during these unprecedented times of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Mindful Practices is here to support you, while you support your child! Sponsored by the Mahwah Municipal Alliance (MMA) of NJ and the Mahwah Parent Academy.

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Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety (Film Screening)

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Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety (Film Screening)

Angst is an IndieFlix Original, documentary designed to raise awareness around anxiety. The film includes interviews with kids, teens, educators, experts, parents and a very special interview with Michael Phelps. The goal is to help people identify and understand the symptoms of anxiety and encourage them to reach out for help.

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MIND MATTERS: Mental Health Awareness Presentation

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MIND MATTERS: Mental Health Awareness Presentation

The Ganley Foundation provides educational presentations for schools and community organizations on the topics of mental health, stress reduction, depression, and suicide prevention. These heartfelt and empowering presentations…

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Mahwah is Stigma Free

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Mahwah is Stigma Free

Bergen County’s Division of Mental Health became a trailblazer in the movement to end the stigma associated with mental illness by asking Bergen County towns to designate themselves Stigma-Free.  Mahwah’s town council and mayor have signed a resolution declaring Mahwah a Stigma-Free Zone!

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Remembering TJ: Teenage Anxiety & Depression

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Remembering TJ: Teenage Anxiety & Depression

The Sefcik family will share their pain over losing their son T.J. They will discuss their experiences, help families to recognize signs of teen depression and give advice and information to help other families better understand teens in crisis.

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Spring "Run Like A Girl" Empowerment Program

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Spring "Run Like A Girl" Empowerment Program

Empowering Young Women Through Motion! Designed for girls grades 4-8 to learn about gratitude, courage, confidence, and setting goals, while training for their first 5K!

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Dr. Micheal J. Bradley: Yes, Your Teen is Crazy!

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Dr. Micheal J. Bradley: Yes, Your Teen is Crazy!

Dr. Bradley’s respect-based philosophy is at the heart of the presentations he has given to thousands of parents who are seeking ways to communicate with their adolescent children. It’s also something he practices daily as he and his wife raise their two children.

 

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