National Alliance On Mental Illness (NAMI.org) · Helpline: 800-950-NAMI (6264) · #CureStigma Quiz · New Jersey Affiliates · Donate Sources: MentalHealthAmerica.Net; National Alliance On Mental Illness (NAMI.org) Each illness has its own symptoms, but common signs of mental illness in adults and adolescents can include: Excessive worrying or fear Prolonged or strong feelings of irritability […]
Asthma Awareness (AFFA.org): #TackleAsthma · Asthma Info · Allergy Types · N.J. Support Groups · Donate Source: Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America Asthma affects almost 25 million Americans. It is a chronic disease that causes your airways to become inflamed, making it hard to breathe. Asthma symptoms can appear when you are exposed to […]
Food Allergy.org · Common Food Allergies · Online Course · Donate Food Allergy Heroes Walks: Ridgewood (5/12) · Livingston (9/23) · Cherry Hill and Long Branch (10/14) Source: Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) FoodAllergy.org To address the need for simple, evidence-based educational training on anaphylaxis, Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) is pleased to […]
Alcohol Addiction Awareness: National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD.org) · Self-Test · Donate · Local Resources Over time, excessive alcohol use (both in the form of heavy drinking or binge drinking) can lead to numerous health and social problems, including but not limited to: Dementia, stroke, depression, motor-vehicle accidents, firearm injuries, domestic violence/abuse, […]
Autism Awareness: AutismIs.org · AutismNJ.org · AutismSpeaks.org · New Jersey Depatment of Health Symptoms: Children · Adults Ride for Autism: Lincroft 6/9 · Other NJ Events New Jersey Department of Health Source: Autism Speaks New Jersey Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, […]
Endometriosis Awareness: SpeakENDO.com · EndoFound.org Medical Info · Symptom Quiz · Donate Source: Endometriosis Foundation of America In a March 2018 episode of her TBS show Full Frontal, Samantha Bee took an incredibly raw and real 2-part look at birth control as doctor’s go-to remedy for all that ails women. Along with the segment A […]