Mental Health Association of Maryland










	Welcome to the Mental Health Association of Maryland The Mental Health Association of Maryland works to ensure that people with mental illness reach their rightful place as participating, productive members of our community. The Maryland Disability Law Center (MDLC) published a brochure to educate children and families about their rights while living in residential treatment facilities. Click here to access Your Rights While in a Residential Treatment Center. Click here to see the latest information on addiction treatment from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Did you know that members of the National Guard and Army Reserves are more likely to be affected by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder than active-duty soldiers, according to an Army mental health expert. Click here for information on free mental health screenings for military families.	For Your Information: Click here to view MHAMD's upcoming events! Click here to read MHAMD's Focus Maryland newsletter (please note, MHAMD's Legislative Reception is scheduled for February 18, 2009, not 2008) Click here to view MHAMD's quarterly Public Policy Report Click here to view MHAMD's 2008 Final Legislative Report Click here see the latest information from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) on mental health treatment, research and education. Click here to view the current edition of the NIMH update Did you know that depression is the number one complication of pregnancy? Click here to learn more about Healthy New Moms: Maryland's Campaign to End Depression During & After Pregnancy. Depression & New Moms brochures are now available in Spanish and Korean. Click here to order.	For our kids 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
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