Mental Health in 2022
Are you feeling emotionally and mentally drained as we head into 2022? If so, you are not alone. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, almost 20% of Americans experienced mental illness. However,…
Are you feeling emotionally and mentally drained as we head into 2022? If so, you are not alone. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, almost 20% of Americans experienced mental illness. However,…
Was sobriety one of your resolutions for the new year? If you are like many people who struggle with drug or alcohol addiction, you have probably promised yourself that you…
Are you dreading the holidays? For many people in recovery, the holidays are full of triggers. Some people worry that the stressors in their families may tempt them to use…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Or is it? While many people enjoy the holidays, they are a source of stress, strain, and worry for others. More than…
When you are struggling with mental health issues or addiction, you may hear people telling you to be mindful. What does that mean? What are they encouraging you to do?…
A few days back, I went for a walk. A long one. One that stretched the span of a few hours and wove from the boardwalk, out to the pier,…
Do you want the intensive help of a structured treatment program, but need more freedom than in-patient treatment can provide? Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) may be right for you.…
Addiction is a multi-faceted disease requiring individually tailored treatment programs. At Greater Essex Counseling Services, we know just how devastating the effects of substance-abuse can be. Our experienced staff is…
“I can’t control my temper.” Have you ever heard yourself say those words? If so, you may have an anger management problem. First, let us dispel that myth for you.…
Most Americans drink alcohol, many still smoke, recreational marijuana is legal in many states (and available in all states), and doctors regularly prescribe medications for pain, depression, anxiety, sleeplessness, etc.…