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How to Cope with Suicidal Thoughts
Suicidal thoughts are one of the most severe mental health symptoms. Here’s how to cope if you experience this
A Pet’s Unconditional Love: Tip of the Day
Erica Stern, LSW, Coordinator of Adolescent Services for High Focus Centers in Branchburg, NJ, shares how animals can help bring us a sense of calm
Self-Care Tips for Parents During Times of Heightened Stress: Tip of the Day
Michele Feinberg, MD, Psychiatric Director for High Focus Centers in Norwalk, CT, shares the importance of self-care for parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. We
Managing Grief and Loss: Tip of the Day
Jenna Welsh, MA, LAC, Associate Coordinator of Adolescent Psychiatric Services at High Focus Centers in Cranford, NJ, shares some helpful tips for managing feelings of
Focus on: Self-Compassion Strategies During Quarantine
Marlena Mignano, LSW with High Focus Centers in Freehold, New Jersey, discusses the importance of self-compassion during this time of quarantine and social distancing. Much
Healing Heavy Emotions: Tip of the Day
Morgan Crease, LSW, Adolescent Clinician at High Focus Centers in Lawrenceville, NJ, discusses how mindfulness can help you deal with heavy emotions such as anger
Online Therapy vs. In-Person Therapy
If you’re considering teletherapy, you may have questions about how it compares to in-person therapy. Here are some things to consider., COVID-19 is causing additional stress and also forcing many people to stay in their homes. Given these
Benefits of Telepsychiatry
Telepsychiatry is a growing service that has a number of benefits. Learn about online therapy from High Focus Centers., Telepsychiatry, or teletherapy, allows patients to use telecommunication software and devices such as computers, tablets, or phones, to receive online mental health and substance abuse treatment. Telepsychiatry offers a number of benefits to both patients and their therapists, including increased accessibility to services, more comfort, and convenience, among others. We’ll detail some of the top
How to Talk to Kids about Coronavirus
It’s normal for kids to feel anxious about COVID-19. Here’s how to talk to your child about coronavirus., With everything that is happening during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s normal for children to feel anxious. Routines have been disrupted
Getting a Good Night's Rest: Tip of the Day
Dr. Nedson Campbell, Medical Director at Onward Behavioral Health, shares some helpful hints for getting the recommended eight hours of sleep a night., Dr. Nedson Campbell, Medical Director of Onward Behavioral Health in eastern Pennsylvani
Creating a Self-Soothing Kit: Tip of the Day
Michael Fenimore, LPC, an adult psychiatric clinician at High Focus Centers in New Jersey, discusses self-soothing as a coping skill during times of stress., Michael Fenimore, LPC, an adult psychiatric clinician at High Focus Centers in Freehold, New Jersey, discusses self-soothing as a coping skill during times of stress. Learn how to create a “self-soothing kit” for yourself that engages all five senses and can be a calming resource when you experience feelings of distress or vulnerable moments in
Symptoms & Treatments for Panic Disorder
Answering all your questions about feeling out of control, like what is a panic attack, how to stop a panic attack and what panic disorder treatment can help me., The American Psychological Association conducts a study on stress in the Unit
Quarantine and Regression in Children
Dr. Navjot Khinda, Psychiatric Director of High Focus Centers in Paramus, New Jersey, discusses the effects that quarantine can have on children’s behavior in our "Focus On" video series., Dr. Navjot Khinda, Psychiatric Director of High Focus Centers in Paramus, New Jersey, discusses the effects that quarantine can have on children’s behavior. A child – of any age – may be experiencing regression if you notice sudden changes in their behavior. Temper tantrums, defiance, or avoiding responsibility are all signs that a child could
How Does Teletherapy Work?
Learn more about teletherapy and how you can receive mental health treatment online from High Focus Centers., As our new normal continues to evolve, technology has made communicating and staying in touch with friends and family easier than ever. Through FaceTime and video conferencing, we can reach out to friends across the country or conference remotely with coworkers. This same technology and need to adapt have also had an effect on medicine,
Incorporating Telehealth During COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it's important that therapy remain readily available. Learn how telehealth can allow you to seek therapy and counseling., Anyone who has practiced in the behavioral health field for any extended period of time
Tips for Telehealth Therapy Session
Treatment providers are offering telehealth therapy sessions due to COVID-19. Here are some helpful tips to prepare., With the COVID-19 pandemic leading to business closures across the country, the mental health treatment industry has had to quickly adapt to continue providing clients with much-needed counseling and care. One way that the industry has responded is by offering “telehealth” therapy sessions. Teletherapy at High Focus Centers Telehealth utilizes HIPAA-secure video conferencing platforms
Is Online Therapy Confidential?
Concerned about online counseling and confidentiality? Learn how your privacy is protected on telehealth platforms., As the world adapts to the ever changing landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic, mental and behavioral healthcare providers are
How a Pandemic Affects Us
If you're looking for ways how the pandemic affects us and our mental health, you'll want to know about the 25 percent spike in depression among other issues., With the coronavirus outbreak in 2020, many people started experiencing increase
Does Your Child Need Psychological Testing?
Psychological testing can help children who are showing signs of a mental disorder, learning disability, or giftedness. Learn more about the testing process., As a parent or guardian, you want what’s best for your child. But sometimes it’s
What Is Cognitive Defusion?
Cognitive defusion is a skill used to detach from negative thoughts. Learn more about defusion and how it can be used to treat mental illness., Cognitive defusion, also known as deliteralization, is a technique used in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people cope with uncomfortable or unhelpful thoughts and feelings. It is a useful technique for people with depression and anxiety, as uncomfortable and unhelpful thoughts and feelings are often a part of their experience. Cognitive defusion
New Outpatient Facility in Norwalk, CT
High Focus Centers opens a new outpatient treatment facility in Norwalk, Connecticut. View our full press release., High Focus Centers, a Joint Commission accredited provider of outpatient behavioral healthcare treatment for individuals suffering with mental health, substance use, and eating disorders, announced today that it will open a new location on February 21, 2020 in Norwalk, Connecticut. This facility offers structured mental health programs for children and teenagers aged 10 through 18
Do I Need Therapy?
Look for signs of mental distress when you're wondering whether you need therapy, like feeling discomfort and distress for an extended period of time., With the number of people seeking therapy growing in popularity in recent years, you may
Why Do People Self-Harm?
It can be hard to understand self-harm. Here is an overview of self-harm behaviors and reasons why people engage in nonsuicidal self-injury., Self-harm, also called nonsuicidal self-injury, is not technically a mental health disorder. Rathe
Managing Core Beliefs about Yourself
By putting fact in place of feelings, and being open to adjusting your thought patterns, you can change negative core beliefs about yourself. , Beginning in childhood, we form core beliefs about ourselves and how we perceive the world. They
