mental health

"It was just me and the thoughts, and I had nothing to distract me from it. That was really, really hard," Essex County resident Renee Audrey told New Jersey 101.5.

We often don't acknowledge the stress that we are going through in our daily lives and perhaps that's even more true during this pandemic.

Nine bills advance through Assembly committees aimed at preparing for what one lawmaker calls New Jersey's next crisis.

The mental health of every individual is important, so your mental health certainly matters, and perhaps now more than ever.

Virtual learning environments can take a toll on a child's mental and emotional health but there are ways to help create a healthy balance, says experts.

The Mental Health Association in New Jersey has launched a free texting service for those struggling with anxiety and isolation during the pandemic.

At an Assembly hearing, lawmakers are told providers are readying for "a surge after the surge" of behavioral health needs that won't peak for months.

Legislation in development to create a mental-health hotline for health-care workers and first responders and improved insurance coverage for care.

The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association is providing online support in response to recent data from The National Athletic Trainer's Association showing student athletes experience mental health challenges more often than their peers.

Legislation is back on track for approval that would have public schools screen students for depression yearly in grades 7 through 12.