For Our Kids
Children's Mental Health Matters!
Children of all ages can experience mental health problems. A child's age and ability can make it difficult to tell the difference between a mental health problem and natural childhood development. » Learn more
» Click here for information on the Children's Mental Health Matters! campaign.
Since 1915, the Mental Health Association of Maryland (MHAMD) has provided education and advocacy on behalf of individuals with mental illnesses so that they may reach their rightful place as participating, productive members of our community.
Public Policy Updates
» Click here to view MHAMD's 2009 End of Session Wrap-Up.
Mental Health Parity passed Congress on October 3, 2008!
Passed as part of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, the legislation applies to all large group employer health plans (51 or more employees) and also applies to individuals in self-insured employer health plans (that are not governed by State parity laws).
- » Click here for the MHAMD fact sheet on the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act.
- » Click here for additional information from Mental Health America
- » Click here to view MHAMD's Public Policy Report
outreach news
The Mental Health Association of Maryland serves as the National Institute of Mental Health Outreach Partner in Maryland to deliver the most current and accurate information about mental health and mental illness to the public.
