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SJM_DEPT_Health_Mental_Health_0521_Dept 5 / 14 / 21 10 : 44 AM Page 4 is to attain a sense of wholeness . We want participate from the comfort of their Changes in a child’s baseline mood — our clients to heal in the ways they need , own home and choose to have the video suddenly becoming more sad or irri - grow in the on or off . Often , participants share table , not eating or sleeping — may be ways they want and change in coping strategies , whether it’s journaling signs of needing to seek a health care the ways they choose . ” or setting a timer for a lunch break . ” provider’s guidance . The same goes for It may be too soon to know the real Front - line workers are also experi - adults who may notice changes in toll the pandemic will take on our col - encing COVID fatigue , she continues . appetite , sleep and mood . lective mental health . “ We can specu - “ They are exhausted mentally and phys - There are a variety of ways to do so . late that this collective trauma that we ically , they feel isolated and always ‘ on . ’ One outlet is a COVID - 19 are all experiencing and bearing witness We have to make sure they have an FEMA / SAMHSA grant program called to will impact us in deep , meaningful outlet for their wellness that fits into NJ Hope and Healing , offered by The ways . We know that extended feelings of their schedule , ” Angelini says . “ We have Mental Health Association in New Jersey loneliness greatly contribute to feelings a call line and anonymous text line in collaboration with the New Jersey of anxiety and depression . We also know where they Department of Human Services ’ Divi - that the feeling of being unsafe greatly can text for support and sion of Mental Health and Addiction impacts our well - being and activates even receive motivational texts Services , Disaster and Terrorism Branch . our stress response . These two things throughout the week to remind them This program makes free , virtual alone may mean a long recovery for our about wellness . ” support groups available via Zoom . Ses - mental health , ” Archibald says . There may come a point when a sions are organized by shared experi - However , the conversation has person feels the need to seek additional ences , such as groups specifically for opened , says Angelini . “ One in five help , such as therapy . Archibald says she’s school nurses , college students , COVID - people will experience a mental health getting more requests for therapy than positive individuals , parents or LGBTQ + . challenge in their life , and we have to let ever . She sees this as a sign that the There are also groups that people know that recovery is possible stigma around mental health is lessening . promote and “ I think the ways in which people view mindfulness and coping strategies . probable . A lot of people are going therapy has been changing in recent These are often a first step for through this , and it’s OK to reach out years . Many younger people seem to someone who has never explored for help . ” speak openly about their mental health mental health resources before . “ Partici - and experiences in therapy , which has pants find the groups helpful because helped to normalize therapy as a routine they immediately feel a connection and part of health care for their generation , ” see that they aren’t the only one going For free and confidential emotional ? she says . “ The ultimate goal for all clients through it , ” says Angelini . “ They can support , text “ NJHOPE ” to 51684 . SOUTH JERSEY MAGAZINE volume 18 issue 2 SouthJerseyMagazine.com | 27

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SJM_PROFILE_Hughes_Center_0521_profile 5 / 14 / 21 1 : 13 PM Page 1 PROMOTION BUSINESS S PO TL I G H T her commitment to technology . She is one of only two providers in the area with the ® newest CoolSculpting Elite machines , which are ideal for fat deposits in the abdomen , love handles , flanks and “ bra bulges , ” requiring Beauty and Confidence no incisions or downtime and helping patients see results permanently , losing fat without any pain . Lasers are another invest - ment she believes in both for their myriad At Any Age applications and proven results . Maturing women can especially benefit With the help of skilled from laser treatments depending on their concerns , Dr . Hughes says . “ For women physicians at The Hughes Center with thinning hair , we have Keralase , which for Aesthetic Medicine , women I think is better than platelet - rich - plasma can explore the latest cosmetic therapy for hair growth and no needles are needed for injection . This treatment is a com - surgery and med spa treatments bination of a bioengineered serum and a to enhance their well - being . non - ablative laser that creates tiny holes in the scalp for the concentrated growth factor by LIZ HUNTER | photography by ALISON DUNLAP serum to penetrate deeper into the scalp for them about the options available , ” she more says , adding more people have been leaning successful results . ” ome people are born with a particular toward noninvasive services . “ This has asers are also providing a much - needed eye , able to see the beauty of something L been driving the demand for med spa ser - improvement to women’s quality of life and beyond the surface . However , it’s rare to S vices . There are a lot out there , but not all intimacy . Once taboo , feminine rejuvenation witness this skill combined with an have a doctor on staff . We have three , and is taking off in the world of women’s health inherent desire to care for patients . That is , not only that , but our staff is always care . Whether experiencing lack of sex drive until one meets Susan Hughes , MD , FACS . attending the latest continuing education or incontinence , patients can speak to Dr . Health care is in Dr . Hughes ’ blood . Born courses to stay up to date on the latest equip - Beverly Mikes , a board - certified OB / GYN to physician parents , she and her six siblings ment and treatments . ” who launched this set of services at The all became doctors in their own right , a Services range from skin care and facials Hughes Center and has since helped count - career path she had determined by age 4 . Dr . to injectables , laser treatments , feminine less women restore their vaginal health . Dr . Hughes always had an affinity for the aes - rejuvenation , hair Hughes says women are immediately at thetic . Growing up , she would attend antique restoration and body ser - ease with Dr . Mikes because of her back - auctions with her parents on weekends , vices , each aimed at giving patients a boost ground in gynecology . developing a keen eye and eventually an in self - confidence . “ In this time of COVID A complimentary consultation can deter - antique collection of her own , including craziness people are more stressed and mine the best course of treatment , she says , art , furniture and approximately 220 hats . depressed than usual . Everyone needs a but options include the BTL Emsella chair , “ Art and beauty are important . I’m not pick - me - up , ” Dr . Hughes says . which uses electromagnetic stimulation to much for makeup ; I like the natural look . I As they spend more time on Zoom and strengthen the pelvic floor muscles ; the Fem - wearing masks , patients are looking for treat - learned how to make my own clothes and Touch , a painless vaginal laser to stimulate ments that target their eyes , neck and jawline . would make my own dresses for parties , ” she collagen growth and moisture ; and the PRP The Hughes Center for Aesthetic Medicine says . “ I love to find weird , unusual fabrics and offers a host of cosmetic surgery services for designs that speak to me like antiques . This O - Shot , a painless injection that helps with sex eyelid rejuvenation , lifts for brows , cheeks , is how I look at patients . The goal is to mag - enhancement and stress incontinence . neck and face , facial laser resurfacing , facial nify their fine points and get them to their The Hughes Center is always evolving , Dr . fat transplants and recently added rhinoplasty , best , real natural self . ” Hughes adds . She encourages women of all performed by Dr . Catherine Weng , who is With a career that spans four decades , Dr . ages to seek out a complimentary consulta - double board - certified in both facial plastic Hughes is considered a pioneer in oculoplastic tion , whether it’s young people interested in and reconstructive surgery and otolaryn - and facial plastic surgery . Harvard trained , she quality , medical - grade skin care or sophisti - gology / head and neck surgery . is board - certified in facial cosmetic surgery cated women seeking a more youthful Anyone who knows Dr . Hughes knows and ophthalmology ; a Fellow of the American appearance . “ Patients are often surprised at College of Surgeons and of the American how many services we offer , and I promise Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstruc - you , there is nobody in this office who isn’t tive Surgery , among others . She has taught in caring , kind , educated and well - trained , ” the oculoplastic department at Wills Eye says Dr . Hughes . “ And the fact that we’re all ? Hospital for 24 years and has been a volun - women — it rocks . ” teer with Project Orbis , and has operated and lectured in third - world countries . The Hughes Center Although her résumé is admirable , it’s not all that has drawn patients to her care for Aesthetic Medicine for this long . “ I listen to my patients . It’s a collaboration between us to get them where 1765 Springdale Road , Suite B2 | Cherry Hill they want , when they want and I educate ( 856 ) 751 - 4554 | HughesCenter.net SOUTH JERSEY MAGAZINE volume18 issue 2 SouthJerseyMagazine.com 28 |

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