As more Americans rethink what it means to stay healthy, experts are emphasizing that caring for your heart goes beyond diet and exercise. A growing body of research shows that chronic stress, anxiety, depression, and even loneliness can directly affect cardiovascular health, raising blood pressure, increasing inflammation, and impacting recovery after cardiac events.

To talk about what’s known as the heart–mind connection, we’re joined this morning by Dr. Tara Chalakani, CEO of Preferred Behavioral Healthcare, an organization focused on integrating mental and physical wellness across communities.

As we settle into the new year, many people have made resolutions focused on better health, both physically and mentally. For some, that includes participating in Dry January, taking a break from alcohol. Joining us this morning to talk about that and more is Dr. Tara Chalakani, CEO of Preferred Behavioral Health Group.

As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, many people begin to feel their mood shift, sometimes in ways that go far beyond the “winter blues.” To help us understand Seasonal Depression, why it happens, and what we can do to support ourselves and others, we have Dr. Tara Chalakani, CEO of Preferred Behavioral Healthcare and co-host of the WellOff podcast. She brings not only clinical expertise in mental health and wellness, but also a compassionate, accessible approach to helping people navigate challenges all year long.

Here at ONNJ Mornings, we know that staying informed starts with taking care of ourselves, physically, mentally, and emotionally. In today’s fast-paced world, carving out time for self-care isn’t just important, it’s essential. To help us explore how we can all prioritize our well-being, we’re joined by Dr. Tara Chalakani, CEO of Preferred Behavioral Healthcare and co-host of the WellOff Podcast.

With September marking National Self-Care Month, licensed professional counselor and CEO of Preferred Behavioral Health, Dr. Chalakani joins the show to help us understand why self-care is not just a buzzword, but a crucial part of mental health, especially in a time when burnout, stress, and emotional fatigue are hitting record highs. 

As International Overdose Awareness Day approaches on August 31st, communities across New Jersey are uniting in a powerful display of remembrance, hope, and action against the opioid crisis. Chief Executive Officer of Preferred Behavioral Health, Dr. Tara Chalakani joins the show to discuss the Prevention Coalition of Monmouth County’s Opioid Task Force!

NJ Politics: How Proposed Federal Budget Cuts Could Impact NJ’s NonProfits

Join Dr. Tara Chalakani from Preferred Behavioral Health and Drs. Sherry McAllister and Fab Mancini on this Whole-Being Mental Health: Healing, Thriving, and Breaking the Stigma journey to health. 

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Dr. Tara Chalakani chats with NJ Now about the impacts on cuts to medicaid with various low income programs.

Dr. Tara Chalakani chats with News12 NJ about physical and mental health during daylight savings time.

One in three teenagers in the U.S. will experience physical, sexual, or emotion abuse in a relationship before becoming adults. Psychotherapist and trauma specialist Dr. Tara Chalakani unpacks how to address the growing issue.

It is officially “Dry January” here in new jersey. Here to tell us more about it and how to participate is Dr. Tara Chalakani CEO of Preferred Behavioral Health Group and Co-Host of the WellOff Podcast.

CEO Dr. Tara Chalakani, PsyD ’20, shares her experience helping transition Preferred Behavioral Health Group into a trauma-informed workplace. She earned her PsyD with a doctoral study on the topic from Adtalem’s Walden University.

Host Laura Jones speaks with Dr. Tara Chalakani on how to talk politics with relatives at holiday celebrations.

Elections day is coming up, which inevitably can cause some stress and anxiety for most Americans. Here to give us some calming tips is Dr. Tara Chalakani CEO, Preferred Behavioral Health Group, Co-Host of the WellOff Podcast

Dr. Tara Chalakani, CEO of Preferred Behavioral Health Group, discusses the trauma experienced by children after a school shooting.

With school coming back in full swing, things can get a little stressful. Joining us is Dr. Tara Chalakani, CEO of Preferred Behavioral Health Group and Co-Host of the Well-off Podcast to give us all the best tips to keep our kids and are selves anxiety free.

Did you know that New Jersey is actually one of the leading states in the nation when it comes to mental health and happiness, according to a report compiled by health care staffing agency Soliant Health. Dr. Tara Chalakani chats with NJ Morning Show on the topic.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Here to shed some light on helpful tips is CEO of Preferred Behavioral Health Group and Co-Host of the Well-off Podcast, Dr. Tara Chalakani.

Dr. Tara Chalakani chats with Shore of Support on the mission of Preferred Behavioral Health, the mental health services they offer and more on mental health awareness.