Ilene Federman, LCSW-C “Can we screen you for Depression?” That’s the first question ten thousand incoming freshmen will be met with as they move into their dorms on the campus of UCLA later this summer. In response to the skyrocketing number of cases involving depression in young people, UCLA has…Read More
Several media outlets including WMAR and WBALTV are joining JCS in an on-going conversation about suicide. Please watch this video to make sure you know how to help. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call us at 410-466-9200. JCS provides a broad range of services that meet…Read More
By Faye Katz Remember the days when professional networking meant exchanging business cards with potential clients, vendors or employers? The business cards would end up in a pile in your office drawer or, if you were really organized, the cards would be filed alphabetically in a rolodex. Today, professional networking…Read More
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With so many people living longer today, most of us are eventually going to be taking care of an aging relative, whether it’s a parent, spouse or other family member — if we aren’t already doing so. Some people don’t realize that they already are caregivers. Here’s a checklist of…Read More
By Donna Kane All of us live our lives with some fundamental assumptions. We do this to organize our world and create predictability in our daily lives. We go to work and assume our car will be where we parked it last. We leave work and assume our house will…Read More
By Ezra Fromowitz, LGSW May is National Mental Health Awareness month. What is the first thought that comes to mind when you hear the term “mental illness?” For some, the thought of “mental illness” conjures up images of severely dysfunctional people; people that are socially isolated, unpredictable, and even dangerous….Read More
By Rachael Abrams, LCSW-C The sheer volume of parenting advice available in 2018 is nothing short of overwhelming. Seeking out guidance on a particular subject can result in countless blogs, forums, and websites, many of which contradict each other. Early on in my parenting journey, my wise pediatrician advised me…Read More
By Elizabeth Piper As a millennial who has spent her 20s navigating through the many platforms of social media, I’ve experienced a wide range of emotions while scrolling through countless posts and stories. There’s the feeling of jealousy that arises when I see a beautiful woman walking down some remote…Read More
By Sherri Sacks It seems like people are always asking kids what they want to be when they grow up. While a small percentage may know the answer, for most of us, deciding on a career path takes a little longer. Almost from the time he could walk, my son,…Read More
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