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• Posted by The Jed Foundation
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Too many teens and young adults struggle in silence with suicidal thoughts or behaviors. Often, these feelings are hidden, and concerns go unspoken, even when we sense someone is struggling. A caring conversation can make a real difference. That’s why Fidelis Care partners with The Jed Foundation (JED), a leading nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and JED is here to help with resources and guidance. By joining JED’s It’s OK to Say Suicide campaign, you can make a difference. Here are JED’s top five tips
As summer comes to a close, families are getting ready for a new school year. Here are steps parents and caregivers can take to help children feel physically, emotionally, and mentally prepared for the year ahead.
Safety First
Whether walking, biking, or riding the bus, children should know how to get to and from school safely. Remind children to follow traffic signals, use crosswalks, and stay alert. Children who ride bikes should wear a properly fitted helmet. Reflective clothing or accessories can help children be seen when it is dark outside.
Younger children may need an adult to go with them, while older
4/30/2026
• Posted by Fidelis Care
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Everyone feels sad or worried sometimes. But there are times when our thoughts and feelings get in the way of our daily lives and we may need the help of a counselor or therapist.
How to know if you need help
It can be hard to tell when stress, sadness, or worry has become something you need help with. Consider reaching out for support if your feelings:
Fidelis Care can help
We want to make sure it's easy for Fidelis Care members to get care. We’ve added more providers to our list
2/16/2026
• Posted by Dr. Sharon McLaughlin
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Mental Health
When people think about eating disorders, they often imagine only one kind of person—usually a very thin teenage girl. But that picture is not true. Eating disorders can affect anyone. They affect kids, adults, older people, men, women, and people of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds.
What is an eating disorder?
An eating disorder is an illness that affects how someone eats, thinks about food, and feels about their body. Eating disorders are not a choice; they are a serious health problem that requires care and support.
Eating disorders do not care about:
Age
Gender
Body size
Race or culture
Who someone loves
1/5/2026
• Posted by By Dr. Celeste Johns, HARP Medical Director
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Health and Wellness,
Mental Health
Have you recently started to experience feelings of sadness or depression? If so, you may have seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that usually starts in the late fall or early winter. Factors like shorter days, less sunlight, and changes in biological or body rhythms may lead to SAD.
It is estimated that SAD affects millions of Americans. Women are diagnosed with SAD more often than men.
Know the Symptoms of SAD
People with SAD experience mood changes and symptoms similar to depression. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), a person may be diagnosed with SAD if they experience
10/1/2025
• Posted by Westchester Jewish Community Services
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Mental Health
Mental Illness Awareness Week is a time to learn how mental health affects every part of our lives, including our physical health. People living with serious mental illness often face big challenges when it comes to staying healthy. Many don’t get regular checkups or see a doctor when they need to. This can lead to health problems that go unnoticed and untreated.
9/26/2025
• Posted by Erik M. Lantier, Fidelis Care Director, Care Management
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Substance use disorder (SUD) affects many people. It can happen in any family, workplace, or neighborhood. At Fidelis Care, we believe alcohol or drug addiction is not a personal failure. We also know that people need help, not judgment.
Why Prevention Matters
Addiction often starts quietly. It can begin with stress, trauma, or mental health problems that aren’t treated. That’s why we focus on stopping addiction before it starts. We look for warning signs early. We help people get care that respects their culture and background. We also build support systems with family, friends, and the community
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