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Managing Mental Health and the Holidays: Lessons Learned from the Rose Family

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We know what you’re thinking: what does Schitt’s Creek have to do with mental health and the holidays? Let us explain. If you’ve ever watched the Netflix comedy Schitt’s Creek, you’ve met the ever so fascinating, highly entertaining, and loveable Rose family: Johnny, Moira, David, and Alexis. As the previously wealthy Rose family finds themselves […]

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The Evolution of Wellness and Integrated Care in the Community

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By now you’ve probably heard the news that Ocean Mental Health Services has become Bright Harbor Healthcare. One month ago, the leading community provider of mental health, behavioral and addiction services, and integrated care in the community changed their name. But why the name change? As William Shakespeare asked over four centuries ago: “What’s in

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Quiet No More: Substance Abuse Awareness and Reversing the Silence

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Did you know that the largest number of drug overdoses were recorded in 2020? More than 93,000 Americans lost their lives to drug overdoses. Given this staggering number, it is crucial that we raise substance abuse awareness. What is Substance Use Disorder? Substance Use Disorder is a complex condition where a person has an uncontrolled

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Hero Leigh

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Leigh R. is our Health Care Hero for September 17, 2021. Leigh was nominated by her supervisor Kathy as well as colleague Anjelica (week one winner). Leigh is the program supervisor for Bright Harbor Helathcare’s Justice Services and Crisis Diversion programs. Recently, Leigh reached out to Anjelica to ask for some assistance helping a former

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Hero Melissa

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Melissa is Bright Harbor Healthcare’s Health Care Hero for 9/10/21. Melissa was nominated for the award by her supervisor Teresa who wanted to recognize Melissa’s dedication to the support team and the clients at Bright Harbor Healthcare. Melissa’s supervisor Teresa experienced an unexpected absence from work, and Melissa worked hard to assist in covering the

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Finding Fall Comfort When Struggling With Anxiety and Season Change

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It’s back-to-school season! Over the years, there was always excitement over choosing new backpacks, lunch bags, and school clothes. We anticipated the sound of buses in the morning and prepared lunches for the busy days ahead. However, this school year is anything but typical. As a result of the pandemic, many children and parents alike

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Hero Susan

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Going Above and Beyond Susan Cella, RN was selected as Bright Harbor Healthcare’s Health Care Hero on 8/20/21. Susan was nominated for this award by two of her colleagues. Susan is a nurse working on the PACT 2 team. Throughout the pandemic, Susan has voluntarily taken on duties and tasks that go beyond her role

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What You Can Expect At An OCD And Anxiety Treatment Center

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When OCD is brought up in conversation, many are apt to characterize it with individuals seeking perfectionism with a high concern for germs. However, these stereotypical ideas are far from illustrating the truth of the matter. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is characterized by the presence of often irrational obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images,

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Hero Anjelica

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Social Work and Police Community Outreach In November 2020, Officer Copes of the Lacey Township Police Department was working his shift when he was called for assistance in the Walmart parking lot. It was here where Officer Copes met with an adult brother and sister who needed his help. During their interaction, Officer Copes learned

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Telepsychiatry: The Technology That Continues to Beat COVID

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COVID-19 radically transformed our society and health care systems. Overnight, psychiatrists’ and doctor’s doors were shut and hospitals were beyond full capacity. Uncertainty overwhelmed millions as social distancing and isolation became the new normal. What were patients to do if the psychiatric and mental health services they needed were unavailable to them? Thankfully, telepsychiatry was

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BrightHarborHealthcare

Managing Mental Health and the Holidays: Lessons Learned from the Rose Family

The Evolution of Wellness and Integrated Care in the Community

Quiet No More: Substance Abuse Awareness and Reversing the Silence

Hero Leigh

Hero Melissa

Finding Fall Comfort When Struggling With Anxiety and Season Change

Hero Susan

What You Can Expect At An OCD And Anxiety Treatment Center

Hero Anjelica

Telepsychiatry: The Technology That Continues to Beat COVID

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