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Follow on Google News | New AWARE Campaign Helps People Recognize Symptoms of Mental IllnessA public service piece (AWARE) has been released by CarePlus as a way to help identify and seek help in the case of a mental health crisis.
CarePlus created the AWARE campaign to help people recognize when they – or someone they know – are experiencing a mental health issue and also to advise on how to get help in the Bergen County area. The advisement uses the acronym AWARE as an easy way to recognize symptoms and move towards getting help. The acronym outlines the following steps: A – Always listen. W – Watch for signs & symptoms. A – Ask helpful questions. R – Resist judgement. E – Engage help. “The campaign was designed to bring awareness to the signs and symptoms that often go unnoticed, and therefore untreated,” In an effort related to creating awareness and eliminating stigma, CarePlus benefactor and Paramus resident Mary Ann Uzzi, is spearheading a coalition for the development of a “Stigma- The AWARE campaign posters and flyers have greater detail and are suitable as handouts or to hang on walls for easy reference in an office, school, or dorm room. They are available for download from the CarePlus website: http://www.careplusnj.org/ Local community centers have started using the posters and flyers to make the information available to their constituents. The organization has also made a version available that will allow people to insert their own local mental health care center’ “The idea is to share the message with as many people as possible. It’s a simple message: Be AWARE, get help, get on with your life.” About Care Plus NJ, Inc. (“CarePlus”) Care Plus NJ, Inc. (www.CarePlusNJ.org ) is a northern New Jersey provider of recovery-focused mental health, substance abuse and family services that addresses the unique needs of individuals with a holistic approach to recovery and overall wellness. Operating out of 23 sites – including three outpatient centers located in Paramus, Fair Lawn, and Montclair, ten residential facilities, offices at three local hospitals, and seven community offices – their services are convenient to clients located throughout Northern New Jersey. They also provide educational programs on mental health-related topics to area schools and community groups, including certified Mental Health First Aid and Youth Mental Health First Aid courses. End
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