1930 Marlton Pike East, Suite O-75, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Jersey Behavioral Health 856-856-4499

Our standards

Editorial policy

How we write, source and review the mental health information on this website.

Our mission

Our goal is to give you trustworthy, accurate and useful information about mental health and treatment, so you can make informed decisions for yourself or someone you love.

  • Evidence-based

    Grounded in current research and established best practices.

  • Clinically reviewed

    Checked by licensed clinicians before it is published.

  • Relevant

    Focused on the mental health and co-occurring concerns people face today.

  • Compassionate

    Written with empathy, in plain language, without stigma.

Our clinical reviewers

Every guide, condition page and therapy page is reviewed by a licensed member of our clinical team before it goes live, and again when it is updated.

  • Mark Sigmund, MA, LPC, CCDP

    Clinical Director

    Reviews our content on therapy, conditions and co-occurring substance use for clinical accuracy and tone.

  • Jeffrey Simon, MD

    Chief Medical Officer

    Reviews content involving psychiatric diagnosis, medication and medical care.

How we create content

Our staff writes and revises every page following four principles:

  1. 1Earning and keeping your trust.
  2. 2Holding high standards for mental health education.
  3. 3Putting accuracy, empathy and inclusivity first.
  4. 4Reviewing and updating content regularly so it stays current.

Our sources

We rely on reputable, verifiable sources and cite them on the page, including:

  • National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
  • National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS)
  • American Psychological Association (APA)
  • American Psychiatric Association and the DSM-5-TR
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
  • Peer-reviewed journals and university (.edu) research
  • Government (.gov) and carefully chosen nonprofit (.org) sources

Independence

We do not accept paid advertising or sponsored content. Our information is not shaped by outside financial interests.

Our style

Stigmatizing language can keep people from seeking care. We use person-first, respectful words, such as "a person living with depression," and write for readers of every background, gender and orientation.

Updates and corrections

Each page shows when it was last reviewed. If you spot an error, call us at 856-856-4499 and our clinical team will review it promptly.

Medical disclaimer

Our content is for education only and is never a substitute for advice, diagnosis or treatment from a qualified professional. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 or call 911.

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Jersey Behavioral Health · 1930 Marlton Pike East, Suite O-75, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003

Serving Cherry Hill and South Jersey

Our Cherry Hill office is an easy drive from towns across Camden, Burlington and Gloucester counties, and our virtual IOP is open to adults anywhere in New Jersey. Clients come to us from: