A Message from Carolyn Beauchamp,
MHANJ President and CEO
As we mark the celebration of May is Mental Health Month it is time for New Jerseyans to take a deep breath and regain equilibrium. The devastation from Super Storm Sandy and fear instilled by violent events have raised awareness about the importance of access to mental health care. This is a good time to expand knowledge about how to safeguard emotional well-being.
I am kicking off the Mental Health Association in New Jersey's (MHANJ's) May is Mental Health Month awareness campaign with the following article about the strategies that apply to people of all ages. Please stay tuned to us this month as we provide specific mental health insights for New Jersey family members from youth through senior citizen. We welcome you to share your thoughts on our Facebook page or feel free to email us back.
 When is Emotional Upset Cause for Concern and
What Should You Do About It?
health helpline that MHANJ operates for the state of New Jersey, often receives calls from residents who need intervention for a mental health issue that they or a family member is experiencing. Sometimes people feel that they have reached the end of their rope. Other times, parents need help for a young or adult child who has a persistent serious mental health challenge that constantly threatens his or her well-being. Still other times, adult children are searching for a solution for aging parents who are saddened because they can no longer cope with the stress of running a household. All of these issues and more are often magnified with outside variables, such as the devastation caused by Super Storm Sandy and the fear of unprovoked violence.
While incidents such as these may lead to long term depression or cause Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), early attention to warning signs is imperative so that people can get help and hope
BEFORE they reach the point of personal crisis.
The pathway toward success in helping individuals with emotional problems includes three basic steps: paying attention, watching for the signs and symptoms and taking action. Click here to read more. |
