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What Are the Risk Factors of Suicide?
Understanding the risk factors of suicide and knowing the signs is the first step in being able to prevent it from happening. , Suicide is a tragic cause of death that has been on the rise in the United States since the early 2000s. It ofte
What is Major Depressive Disorder
Everything you need to know about major depressive disorder risk factors-including genetic factors, environment, personality traits, trauma and more. , We've all experienced intense sadness at times and may have stated that we felt depresse
Tips for Staying on Track in 2016 After Drug Or Alcohol Rehab
Stay on track in 2016 after finishing drug or alcohol rehab with these tips. It’s a new year and a new you!, It’s 2016, a new year and a new start! If you’ve finished rehab for drug or alcohol use, you may be wondering how to avoid a relaps
Transition from Childhood to Adolescence
All of us go through it—the transition from childhood to adolescence. But how many of us actually know what to expect along the way?, We often reflect on our childhood with fondness and even jealousy. How simple life was—crayons and colorin
Avoiding Stress Triggers During Recovery
Holiday stress can trigger relapse behavior for both teens and adults. Here are some handy tips to help you battle the risk of relapse., The holidays conjure up images of joy, happy families, shared meals, and exchanging presents. But for m
How to Beat the Holiday Blues
If you are struggling with the holiday blues and poor mental health this season, you'll want to know about depression symptoms and how to care for yourself., The holidays bring opportunities for a host of feelings, from grief to joy, sorrow to elation. For someone who struggles with depression or another mood disorder, the holidays can exacerbate negative feelings. Teens who face mental health challenges may especially struggle over the holiday break and feel isolated or unsafe at home. The holiday season can
Signs of Drug & Alcohol Abuse: Video
Watch this video from the Parsippany Municipal Alliance and High Focus Centers on Signs of Drug and Alcohol Abuse!, The Parsippany Municipal Alliance and High Focus Centers want to increase community awareness on topics related to substance abuse. Watch this new video on Signs of Drug and Alcohol Abuse!
HFC - Parsippany Opens Evening Psych IOP!
High Focus Centers announces the opening of an Evening Psychiatric Intensive Outpatient Program in Parsippany, New Jersey., High Focus Centers has always sought to provide patients with the highest quality behavioral health services in the least restrictive setting possible. Our model promotes a healthy and smooth transition back to prior levels of functioning. A large part of this includes restoring the ability to attend school, work, or address the many responsibilities that
Is An Intensive Outpatient Program For Me?
Intensive outpatient programs allow clients to attend treatment while also maintaining obligations at home and work., When you make the choice to start addiction treatment and begin researching the different kinds of rehab programs, you will quickly realize there is no one-size-fits-all. In order to be successful, rehab needs to be personalized, starting from the kind of treatment program chosen. In other words, enrolling in an inpatient or outpatient program is
Heroin Epidemic Meeting with Gov. Christie
High Focus Centers met with Governor Chris Christie to discuss the worsening heroin epidemic facing New Jersey., On Wednesday, April 2, 2014, Governor Chris Christie announced a program enabling police officers in Monmouth and Ocean Counties to administer an emergency treatment to individuals who have overdosed on heroin. First responders can now carry the drug Naloxone, or Narcan with them and potentially
Experimentation vs. Chemical Dependency
High Focus Centers explores the influencing factors leading young people to addiction, focusing on experimentation versus chemical dependency., by Teresa A. McMahon, LCSW, MBA, LCADC "Love Cannot Stop It", "Suburbia’s Deadly Secret", "The Grim Life of Suburban Addicts", "Heroin Use is Epidemic": these heart-grabbing headlines have been emblazoned across the front pages of newspapers in recent months. How does seemingly innocent experimentation so often lead young people to addiction, and what roadblocks are stopping
