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Some Thoughts on Suicide and Ways You Can Help Those You Love
June 12th, 2018
Inspiration. Trailblazer. These were words used to describe Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain after their tragic deaths by suicide last week. But there were other words, too. Troubled. Selfish. As a mental health advocates, we know that “selfish” is not an uncommon accusation…
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MHAMD Celebrates Mental Health Month
May 25th, 2018
May is Mental Health Month. Approximately 20 percent of Americans, almost 44 million, experience mental illness in a given year; almost 10 million have what is defined as a “serious” mental illness that can severely limit life’s activities. Mental illness affects people of all ages and…
MHAMD Works to Address Children’s Behavioral Health Needs during 2018 Legislative Session
May 17th, 2018
Note: This is the first in a series of posts on legislation that was passed during the 2018 Maryland legislative session and how it will affect mental health care in the state as well as various issues related to mental health. MHAMD established a new Children’s Behavioral Health Coalition in…
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Young People Celebrate Mental Health through Art
May 14th, 2018
One of the annual highlights of Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week is the Celebrating Through Art: The First Lady's Mental Health Awareness Youth Art Display & Reception hosted by Maryland First Lady Yumi Hogan in Annapolis, which was held last…
Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week Kicks Off!
May 7th, 2018
It’s Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week in Maryland. This weeklong campaign will raise awareness of the importance of children’s mental health. And it’s already off to a great…
MHAMD Extends Condolences to Arundel Lodge Community
April 26th, 2018
The Mental Health Association of Maryland expresses its deep sorrow in response to the tragic fire that claimed the lives of three residents of a Residential Rehabilitation home operated by Arundel Lodge in Severn this past weekend. Our hearts go out to the families of the victims, Walter…
My Experience in a Mental Health First Aid Maryland Training Class
April 4th, 2018
A few weeks ago, I joined the Mental Health Association of Maryland as its communications director. One huge reason I came to work here was the opportunity to share what MHAMD does all across the state of Maryland. As I learned more about MHAMD, I became very intrigued by one of its programs…
Talking to your child about the St Mary’s school shooting
March 20th, 2018
The nation’s attention is now focused on Maryland as the home of the most recent school shooting. Today, at least three students were injured at Great Mills High School in St. Mary’s County. As the story continues to evolve in the media, parents are faced with the difficult decision of what to…
Millman Parity Report
February 7th, 2018
At the urging of MHAMD and others, the Maryland General Assembly and the Maryland Insurance Administration have taken important steps in recent years to ensure the proper implementation of the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. Unfortunately, according to the findings in a…