Diagnosis
1. Depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day
2. Diminished interest or pleasure in all, or almost all, activities most of the day, nearly every day
3. Significant weight loss when not dieting or weight gain
4. Insomnia or hypersomnia nearly every day.
6. Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day.
7. Feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt
8. Diminished ability to think or concentrate, or indecisiveness, nearly every day
9. Recurrent thoughts of death (not just fear of dying), recurrent suicidal ideation without a specific plan, or a suicide attempt or a specific plan for committing suicide.
What is Board of Social Services
Cape May County: 4005 Rt 9 South / Riogrande, NJ 08242
609-886-6200
What is a psychiatrist?
Psychiatrists are medical doctors (MDs or DOs) who prescribe psychiatric medication. Most psychiatrists do not provide regular talk therapy (like at CCS) though there may be some in private practice that might.
What is False?
You just have to find a provider that accepts it. Local groups like Cape Physicians and Atlanticare accept Medicaid. Always check with your HMO if you are unsure if there will be any fees, but Medicaid typically covers all if not most of services.
Excessive anxiety and worry occurring more days than not for at least 6 months, about a number of events or activities. The individual finds it difficult to control the worry.
B. The anxiety and worry are associated with three (or more) of the following six symptoms: 1. Restlessness, feeling keyed up or on edge. 2. Being easily fatigued. 3. Difficulty concentrating or mind going blank. 4. Irritability. 5. Muscle tension. 6. Sleep disturbance
C. The anxiety, worry, or physical symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.
What is the Social Security Administration Office?
1046 RT 47 South / Rio Grande, NJ 08242
(800) 772-1213 (you will probably be on hold a while)
Social Security Disability = Significant work history
Social Security Income = Non-significant work history and/or low income.
You can typically apply for both at the same time.
What is blood pressure?
Top number (Systolic) = Heart at WORK
Bottom number (Diastolic) = Heart at REST
According to the CDC:
Normal systolic: less than 120 mmHg diastolic: less than 80mmHg
At risk (prehypertension) systolic: 120–139 mmHg diastolic: 80–89 mmHg
High systolic: 140 mmHg or higher diastolic: 90 mmHg or higher
1.Two or more of the following for at least a one-month (or longer) period of time, and at least one of them must be 1, 2, or 3: •Delusions •Hallucinations •Disorganized speech •Grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior •Negative symptoms, such as diminished emotional expression. Prominent delusions or hallucinations, along with other symptoms, are present for at least one month
What is False?
Temporary Disability is a state program. You can apply online at : http://www.nj.gov/labor/tdi/PurgeDisclaimerWebInq.html
Or complete a paper application: http://www.dnb.com/content/dam/english/company/benefits/nj_temporary_disability_claim_form.pdf
There are sections for you, your employer, and the certifying medical provider to fill out. Completed applications can be faxed to:609-984-4138
What is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker?
LCSWs specialize in providing therapy and other research based interventions in solving problems people, families, and communities face.
LCSWs must possess a masters in social work (MSW) and must have had 2-3 years supervised experience in a clinical setting while being a licensed social worker (LSW). Additionally LCSW's must have passed a clinical exam as well.
For women ages 40-50, it is important to have regular _______ to test for ______. Though, in some cases you may want to start earlier.
For men over 40, it is usually recommended to have an exam to check for this kind of cancer . . .
What is mammograms and breast cancer?
What is prostate cancer?
However, always consult with your doctor should you have any concerns about your health or the need for testing.
A pervasive pattern of instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, and marked impulsivity beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five (or more) of the following:
(1) frantic efforts to avoid real or imagined abandonment. (2) a pattern of unstable and intense interpersonal relationships characterized by alternating between extremes of idealization and devaluation (3) identity disturbance: markedly and persistently unstable self-image or sense of self (4) impulsivity in at least two areas that are potentially self-damaging (e.g., spending, sex, Substance Abuse, reckless driving, binge eating). (5) recurrent suicidal behavior, gestures, or threats, or self-mutilating behavior (6) affective instability due to a marked reactivity of mood (e.g., intense episodic dysphoria, irritability, or anxiety usually lasting a few hours and only rarely more than a few days) (7) chronic feelings of emptiness (8) inappropriate, intense anger or difficulty controlling anger (e.g., frequent displays of temper, constant anger, recurrent physical fights) (9) transient, stress-related paranoid ideation or severe dissociative symptoms
What is Shore Family Success Center.
609-778-6226
1046 B Rt 47 / Rio Grande, NJ 08242
https://www.familysuccesscapemay.org/
What is an Advance Practice Nurse (APN)?
APN's or Nurse Practitioners, have their masters degree in nursing and can specialize in prescribing psychiatric medication. They can also specialize in other areas like doctor's offices, hospitals, etc.
This local office provides the following services at a low cost or sliding scale fee based upon income:
For Women: •Annual pelvic and breast exam •Blood pressure •Blood test •Counseling and provision of contraception methods oral contraception (birth control pills), condoms, Intrauterine Device (IUD), Depo-Provera, Nuva Ring, Plan B (Emergency Contraception) •Educational sessions on reproductive health and birth control •HIV testing, risk assessments and education •Pap test •Pregnancy testing and options counseling •Referrals •Routine gynecologic care, •STD screening and treatment •Urine test
For Men: • Testicular self-exam •HIV testing for men onsite (Call 609-465-1200 for more information) •Sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing and treatment •Walk-in STD Clinic every Tuesday, except holidays, from 1:00-5:30 p.m. (must arrive by 4:30 p.m. to be screened) ◦No appointment necessary ◦Services for both men and women
What is Family Planning?
609-465-1194
Department of Health 4 Moore Road DN-601 Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
A.An uninterrupted period of illness during which there is a major mood episode (major depressive or manic) concurrent with Criterion A of schizophrenia. Note: The major depressive episode must include Criterion A1: Depressed mood. B.Delusions or hallucinations for 2 or more weeks in the absence of a major mood episode (depressive or manic) during the lifetime duration of the illness. C.Symptoms that meet criteria for a major mood episode are present for the majority of the total duration of the active and residual portions of the illness.
Rutgers Southern Regional Resource and Referral Agency
Cape May County Office is 1065 Rt47, Suite A / Rio Grande, NJ 08242 / 609-898-5500
https://www.rusouthernccrr.org/
Income and eligibility restrictions apply. Parent/parents must be employed or in school/vocational training.
What is a Licensed Professional Counselor?
LPC's have a masters degree in psychology/mental health/counseling/similar fields from an accredited university/college, and have worked 2-3 years under clinical supervision.
NOTE: If you have Medicare you cannot see an LPC for therapy. You can only see an LCSW or a psychologist.
What is smoking?
According to CDC: 480,000 deaths per year in the US. 41,000 in US per year due to smoke exposure.
4 week program through Cape Regional. $25.00 w/ $15.00 refunded at the end: 609-465-4043
Free NJ Quit Line: 1-866-657-8677