(AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)Mental health professionals highlight cumulative impact — and ways to cope
(AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)Mental health professionals highlight cumulative impact — and ways to cope
(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)Faith leaders are being trained in what signs to watch for
(NJ Spotlight News)The nonprofit Vets4Warriors peer support network is available 24/7
(AP Photo)Most voters believe health care deserves more attention on the presidential campaign trail, a recent poll shows
(Taylor Jung/NJ Spotlight News; Courtesy of Paterson Healing Collective)The state expanded the programs after police shot and killed people in mental crisis
(AP Photo/Susan Walsh)The rule gives more muscle to a 2008 law on parity of access to coverage
(Taylor Jung/NJ Spotlight News)The criminal justice process — and police reform — can take years
(StockSnap from Pixabay)Surgeon general ‘s report underlines ‘urgent need’ for better support. Experts say official help is minimal
(NJ Spotlight News)Concerns about erosion of trust in police raised at city council meeting

Rules are intended to 'slow and stabilize' encounters between police and barricaded people
(NJ Spotlight News)'This family put a lot of trust in our systems to help her get care'
(Courtesy of Michelle Edelstein)Dr. Perry Halkitis, dean of Rutgers School of Public Health, says even lawmakers can help
(AP Photo/Eric Gay)State officials say NJ4S is ‘extremely effective.’ Not everyone agrees
(NJ Spotlight News)The proposed policy comes after the district was recently sued in May by the family of a teen who died by suicide
(NJ Spotlight News)Interview: Dr. Jennifer Chuang, St. Joseph’s University Medical Center

Many students face hunger, other impediments to learning
Madeline FerenceA day in the working life of peer recovery specialists Jose Caraballo and Chalia Perry
(NJ Spotlight News)State officials announce free access to teletherapy for students

Experts discuss the perils posed by the lethal drug to those with mental health issues
(AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)Services will include clinical assessments, case management, medication management and counseling