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Mental WellnessThe cortisol effect: how stress hormones affect your healthWhat role does cortisol (the stress hormone) play in your health? Atlantic Health expert explains when too much cortisol becomes a problem, and how to keep it in check.
Mental WellnessWhat parenting styles are best during the adolescent years?Raising a teenager isn’t easy. Atlantic Health expert explains that when it comes to relationship building during the adolescent years, some parenting styles work better than others.
Mental WellnessHow nutrition can boost your moodYour diet should help you thrive, not feel deprived. Explore a fresh approach to food and feeling well with tips from Atlantic Health System.
Mental WellnessIs it burnout or overwhelm? How to tell the differenceIf you’re feeling exhausted, irritable, and sad, it may be signs of overwhelm -- or burnout. An Atlantic Health expert explains the difference between the two, and how you can rebalance your life.
Mental WellnessWhat does it mean to be sober curious?The sober curious movement is changing how people think about alcohol. Discover its health benefits and simple ways to start drinking more mindfully.
Mental WellnessShould you talk to someone? Taking the first step toward mental health careSeeking help for mental health is a brave step. If you’re considering talking to a therapist, here are a few things to consider first.
Mental WellnessFind your tribe: The power of a supportive LGBTQ+ communityHaving someone you can count on is the best way to get through life’s toughest times. An Atlantic Health System behavioral scientist explains how LGBTQ+ youth and adults can find social support.
Mental WellnessHow adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) affect kidsAdverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can have both acute and long-term effects on a child’s physical and emotional health. An Atlantic Health System expert has a few tips to help parents build resilient kids.
Mental WellnessOne teen’s struggle to triumph over her eating disorder After more than a year-long battle with anorexia nervosa, Rachel is happy, healthy, and hopeful. She credits her health care team at Overlook Medical Center for helping to reclaim her life.
Healthy Living7 Ways to Ease Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) When winter weather turns cold and dark, it’s natural to become withdrawn and isolated. But if these behaviors negatively disrupt your life, it could be tied to a form of depression known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
Mental WellnessFive hidden signs of substance abuseIf you think someone you care about is overusing drugs or alcohol, pay attention to these five warning signs. Addictive behaviors endanger the user and the people around them. Knowing what to look for is the first step to getting the help they need.
Mental WellnessA hidden epidemic: how bullying affects LGBTQ+ youthBullying impacts young lives, especially LGBTQ+ kids. A behavioral scientist at Atlantic Health System shares how parents can help and the role of schools under NJ’s Anti-bullying Bill of Rights.
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