The holiday season often brings busy schedules, social gatherings, and added pressure around food and alcohol. For many individuals and families in New Jersey, these changes can make it harder to maintain healthy routines, increasing the risk of overindulging in food, drinks, or other habits tied to stress and celebration. Overindulgence during the holidays is…
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It can be tough to get your senior parent to open up about their depression and mental health. Here are the best ways to get the conversation started.
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By Blake Birenkrant, Manalapan High School In the past, smoking used to be the norm in society for people of all ages, when its effects on health were mostly undiscovered. Today, smoking addiction, while still prevalent, has been taken over by addictions to vaping and other nicotine-related products. Teen vaping and youth nicotine use have…
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Research shows an undeniable link between social media use, negative mental health, and low self esteem. Learn about teen social media use.
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Each Veterans Day, we honor the courage and sacrifice of those who served. But true gratitude ensures that veterans have access to the wellness, mental health, and substance misuse prevention resources they deserve all year long. Many veterans face invisible wounds like post-traumatic stress, depression, or chronic pain. Without proper support, these challenges can lead…
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By Chloe Timmons, MSW Intern for The Path at Carteret Middle School What Is Red Ribbon Week? Red Ribbon Week is a yearly nationwide initiative focused on drug-prevention education and helping students understand why choosing a drug-free life supports their health and future. Middle schoolers are at a critical time in their lives when they…
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National Family Caregivers Month is celebrated each November and recognizes the more than 40 million people in the U.S. who serve as caregivers.
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By Abigail Jarusiewicz, MSW Intern for The Path at Carteret Junior High School Carteret Junior High School Fosters Kindness and Awareness October was an exciting and productive month at Carteret Junior High School (CJHS), where the Path team hosted two major awareness campaigns: the Week of Respect and Red Ribbon Week. Both initiatives successfully engaged…
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By Namrata “Nimmi” Pandya October 23-31, 2025, was Red Ribbon Week at Carteret High School (CHS)! Red Ribbon Week is an awareness campaign sponsored by National Family Partnership (NFP), a nonprofit founded in 1980 by concerned parents out of a desire to keep their children safe. Red Ribbon Week’s mission is to “lead and support…
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What parents should know about stress and drug use to prevent teens from turning to drugs to cope with their everyday stresses.
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