As we ease out of winter into springtime, the Hopewell Public Library presents a focus on health, wellness, and renewal with local speaker Michele Naphen’s discussion on mindfulness on Wednesday…
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Local Author Finds Inspiration on Wooded Trails, Writes Book Honoring Trees
Walking into the Curlis Lake Woods across the street from her home in Pennington, Andrea Fereshteh never expected to write a book about her beloved forest walks. But as she…
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The New Jersey Department of Human Services wants to remind the community that, as Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday and everyone sets their clocks back, the New Jersey Department…
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Mercer County Spearheading Campaign to End Mental Illness and Addiction Stigma. MercerMe has joined the Mercer County Campaign to End Stigma by signing the pledge and sharing this important message.
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Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes has announced a year-long campaign by his administration to combat stigma associated with mental illness and addiction, and to support those who are impacted.
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Mercer County Superintendents Present Second Call to Action for Teen Suicide Prevention and Mental Health
The following letter was submitted by the superintendents of school districts in Mercer County: Last January, over 500 individuals responded to the “Call to Action” sounded by the school superintendents…
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The following is a message from Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes: May is Mental Health Month. For almost 70 years, this annual observance has sought to raise awareness and educate…
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On Thursday April 19, the Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance will be hosting, “The Opioid Crisis: Is it Here?”, a panel discussion at Hopewell Valley Central High School’s Media Center at…
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Teen Suicide. Mercer County school superintendents are concerned (see Teen Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Call to Action by Mercer County Superintendents) and, as County Executive Brian Hughes said in…
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OpEd by County Executive Hughes — Preventing Suicide: Education and Awareness Can Save Lives
The loss of any young person’s life is tragic. When suicide is the cause of death, family, friends, teachers, faith leaders and the larger community face complicated grief and all…