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Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Behavioral Health and Wellness Center | Clifton, NJ


How Digital Detoxing Can Support Recovery and Reduce Stress
In today’s digital world, it can feel almost impossible to disconnect. From morning notifications to late-night scrolling, our devices keep us constantly plugged into a stream of information, opinions, and comparisons. While technology connects us in meaningful ways, it can also quietly drain our emotional energy and increase stress, especially for those navigating mental health challenges or recovering from substance use. Digital detoxing , intentionally reducing screen time
Nov 102 min read


Mindful Routines for the Fall Season Transition
As summer fades into fall, the shift in seasons can bring more than just cooler temperatures and colorful leaves. For many adults,...
Aug 262 min read


Unlocking Hope: How Spravato Can Transform Your Life and Combat Depression
Depression can feel like a heavy weight, overshadowing everything in life and diminishing our well-being. For many, conventional...
Jul 283 min read


When Traditional Depression Treatments Aren’t Enough: Exploring New Options
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions, affecting millions of people each year. While many individuals find relief...
Jun 162 min read


Are You Pouring From an Empty Cup? Recognizing and Overcoming Caregiver Burnout
Caregiving is an act of love and dedication. It's about providing support, comfort, and assistance to someone who needs it, often a...
Apr 112 min read


Breaking the Stigma: How to Talk About Mental Health in 2025
In 2025, the conversation around mental health is more prominent than ever, yet stigma remains a barrier for many adults seeking support....
Jan 212 min read


The Importance of Gratitude in Recovery
Recovery is a journey, not a destination. Whether it’s recovery from addiction, mental health struggles, or another life challenge, it...
Jan 22 min read


The Transformative Power of Consistent Therapy: A Journey to Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
In a world where the pace of life seems to accelerate with each passing day, finding solace and support can often feel like an...
Sep 9, 20243 min read


Exploring the Effectiveness of Buprenorphine in Addiction Treatment
In the battle against opioid addiction, finding effective treatments is crucial. One medication that has gained significant attention and...
Sep 3, 20243 min read


Embracing Healing: The Benefits of Mental Health and Addiction Outpatient Programs
In today's fast-paced world, where stressors abound and challenges seem to multiply by the day, prioritizing mental health has become...
Aug 14, 20243 min read


Breaking the Silence: Why Men Struggle to Seek Help for Mental Health
In the landscape of men's health, one stark reality stands out: the reluctance of many men to seek help for mental health issues. June is...
Jun 6, 20242 min read


Breaking the Cycle: Tips for Maintaining Sobriety
Adult Family Health Services (AFHS) recognizes that maintaining sobriety is no easy feat. We do not mean this to sound discouraging, but...
Mar 5, 20242 min read


Rebuilding Relationships: Tips for Healing Damaged Connections
It is no surprise that having mental health or substance abuse issues can put a strain on some of your most important relationships. Having these struggles can certainly cause you to act a certain way that may be out of character or not reflective of your true self and those that care about you most can start to form negative opinions about you and perhaps try to distance themselves from you. These individuals are justified to feel the way that they feel, but if they are trul
Jun 9, 20232 min read


Mental health and substance use during the holidays: Avoiding triggers
The holidays are once again upon us and what should be a joyous time of celebration, for many, is quite the opposite. The CDC reports...
Nov 16, 20222 min read


New Suicide Prevention Emergency Number Launching In July
There’s a new emergency mental health resource for Americans coming this summer. The new emergency call drill, “988,” will be the...
Jun 22, 20222 min read


More than just the Blues: Signs that I have a problem with depression
Depression is one of the most common illnesses in the world, but it’s also one of the most stigmatized and misrepresented.
Feb 7, 20202 min read
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