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Atlantic Health System’s blog, Well Aware – Your Way, provides an open forum for patients, employees and friends of Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center and Newton Medical Center to discuss issues related to hospital experiences and current health topics. Our goal is to provide information and engage with the people whom we serve, as well as those who deliver and manage health care services, so that we can continue to provide excellent patient care across Atlantic Health System. We encourage you to share your thoughts and ideas.
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• Depression
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Approximately one in 10 adults in the United States suffers from depression – a mental illness that can negatively affect interpersonal relationships and productivity at work. For those in need of an intense, time-limited treatment to improve their emotional well-being, Atlantic Health System offers a Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program that provides individual and family counseling, as well as medication management. Participants attend sessions three days a week, with appointments available Mondays through Friday from 9:30am to 1:00pm at Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute, located at 95 Mount Kemble Avenue, Morristown, NJ. For more information, please call 1-888-247-1400 or learn more about our intensive outpatient programs > |
Depression Programs and Screenings
Education and prevention can keep you and your loved ones healthy. We invite you to take advantage of the programs, support groups and screenings available. Unless otherwise noted, to register for any of these programs call 1-800-247-9580 Monday through Thursday between 8:30am to 8:00pm and Friday between 8:30am and 4:30pm, or sign-up online at Atlantic Health System’s classes and events registration; all programs are free unless a fee is indicated.
New Beginnings Postpartum Support Group for Moms
Support group for new moms experiencing depression. All attendees must make an evaluation appointment prior to participation. To schedule an appointment for an evaluation, please call 973-971-4765.
Tuesdays, 10:30am to Noon
Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute, Sixth Floor
95 Mount Kemble Avenue, Morristown, NJ
Bereavement Support Group
This eight-week program is for individuals who have lost a loved one due to cancer; registration is required.
Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Morristown Medical Center
Third Floor Conference Room
Presenter: Judy Pedersen, LSW
For more information, a schedule and to register, please call 973-224-6900.
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Best Antidepressant May Depend on Patient: Study...
SOURCES: Radu V. Saveanu, M.D., professor, psychiatry, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine; David Schlager, M.D., clinical assistant professor, psychiatry and behavioral science, Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, and psychiatrist, Lone Star Circle of Care, Austin; Dec. 6, 2011, Annals of Internal Medicine
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MONDAY, Dec. 5 (HealthDay News) -- Newer antidepressants seem to be about as effective as one another, a new analysis indicates.
This suggests that the choice of which drug is appropriate for which patient should be made on the basis of such considerations as side effects, cost and patien... |
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Health Tip: The Food-Mood Connection...
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(HealthDay News) -- What you eat can affect more than your waistline. It can also influence your mood and behavior, experts say.
The American Academy of Family Physicians says these nutrients could help boost your mood:
- Omega-3 fatty acids, found in salmon, flaxseed, flaxseed...
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