Mental Health Association in New Jersey

ARE YOU, OR IS SOMEONE YOU KNOW, FEELING ANXIOUS ABOUT THE ELECTION OUTCOME? If you need to talk, 988 is here for you - also available through text and chat. #Youarenotalone

Election anxiety? You are not alone! Taking social media breaks and taking time for self-care are two suggested coping strategies. For more, see https://lnkd.in/e5jsJvpi

Daylight Saving Time and Your Mental Health- Yes, there may be a connection! Doctors at Hackensack Meridian Health, a 2024 MHANJ Evening of Excellence sponsor, discuss the impact of switching between standard time and daylight saving time. Read the article in ROI-NJ.COM https://lnkd.in/g4wAiTp4

#YourVoteYourVoice Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 5, 2024, is IT, General Election Day! Voting Questions? Call 1-877-NJ-VOTER (1-877-658-6837) or visit https://lnkd.in/d3SXi57

#SelfHelpSaturday What's it ALL about? ...Check out these interesting approaches, including big picture focus, new challenges and more! See https://lnkd.in/eC7EbTeC

#MHANJ is thrilled to have Emmy-Nominated Host and Executive Producer Lisa Marie Falbo as the Host of our upcoming Evening of Excellence and 80th Anniversary Celebration! Join us to honor behavioral health pioneers who are making a difference in New Jersey! For tickets and information visit https://ow.ly/WryA50TXU9w

Wishing everyone who celebrates a prosperous and joyful Diwali!

Exciting news! 🎙️ In our October episode of *Hot Topics in Mental Health*, #MHANJ welcomes Connie Greene, MA, CAS, CSW, Senior Vice President of the RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery. Connie shares what she believes is *the* most crucial tool for prevention and recovery, plus other valuable insights. Don’t miss it! TUNE IN for a quick, impactful 15 minutes. Click https://lnkd.in/eXzZ2QYT, to listen on our website or https://lnkd.in/etp8wcr4 to listen on Spotify. #MHANJ looks forward to honoring Connie at our upcoming Evening of Excellence.

BUSTING THE STIGMA OF HALLOWEEN The National Alliance on Mental Illness reminds us that not only is it the season for ghosts and goblins, but also stigma. Costumes and seasonal attractions that feature psychos, mental patients, and insane asylums perpetuate stereotypes that mental illness is scary, frightening, and horrific. Intended as fun, these stereotypes serve to perpetuate stigma. Tips for a Stigma Busting Halloween: 1. Think about your costume. Choose an outfit that will not foster misconceptions about people with mental illness or demonize people who struggle with such disorders. 2. Avoid attractions that perpetuate Stigma 3. Decorate appropriately. Halloween decor should reflect appropriate harvest or scary themes. Ghosts, witches, goblins, cornstalks, pumpkins and spiderwebs are all stigma-free.

We are thrilled to announce that Mike Leotis, CRSP CPRS, will be the keynote speaker at MHANJ's 24th Annual Evening of Excellence! Currently the Director of Wellness and Training for MHANJ in Ocean County, Mike is a Certified Recovery Support Practitioner (CRSP) and Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS). He also holds an Advanced Level (Train the Trainer) certification for the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP). Mike is a behavioral health rock star and he will share his inspiring journey with mental illness and his path to recovery. Don't miss this opportunity to hear his powerful story! For tickets to the event and more information visit: https://lnkd.in/gHJ8ee5C