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What Mr. Rogers Taught Us
October 31st, 2018
As we share our collective grief around the tragic events of the past week, it’s especially poignant the location of one of these tragedies took place in the real-life neighborhood of everyone’s favorite TV neighbor, Fred…
Maryland Behavioral Health Coalition Posts State Candidates’ Answers to Questions on Behavioral Health Issues
October 19th, 2018
Marylanders will soon cast their votes to decide who will serve as governor and in the general assembly. As we move toward Election Day on November 6, there are number of important issues facing the…
The Seven Signs of Postpartum Depression
October 18th, 2018
Postpartum depression occurs in nearly 15 percent of births. With postpartum depression, feelings of sadness and anxiety can be extreme and might interfere with a woman’s ability to care for herself or her family. Below are seven signs that you might have postpartum depression. If you are…
A Day (and Week) to Focus on Mental Health
October 15th, 2018
October 10 was World Mental Health Day, a global observance that raises awareness about mental health issues around the world. Mental health issues are not unique to the United States. They affect people in every…
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What You Should Know about New Moms and PMADs
October 4th, 2018
The birth of a child represents one of the most significant moments in a woman’s life. It’s a time of profound joy and new expectations as the mom and child begin their lifelong journey together. But for many new and expecting moms, it also can be a time of anxiety, depression or…
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MHAMD’s Kim Burton To Present Wellness Series in Howard County Focused on Older Adult Mental Health
October 3rd, 2018
MHAMD's Director of Adult Programs Kim Burton will present a series of free talks focused on older adult mental health starting on Wednesday, October 17, at 6:00 p.m. at the Ellicott City 50+ Center in Ellicott City. The series will continue with additional talks on Tuesday, November 6, and…
Six Things to Know during National Suicide Prevention Week…And How You Can Make a Difference
September 12th, 2018
Suicide awareness is a major theme in September. We recognize National Suicide Prevention Week all this week. As we focus on this important topic, here are six things to know about suicide, including how you can make a…
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Kids Are Back in School! Here Are Some Mental Health Tips for Families
September 7th, 2018
This week throughout Maryland, kids returned to school after a long summer break. For many kids, it's a time of excitement as they reconnect with old friends, meet their teachers and get back into the school routine. For some kids, though, this time of transition can cause anxiety.…
Today Is International Overdose Awareness Day
August 31st, 2018
Over the last few years, there has been growing awareness about the drug overdose epidemic in the United States. In fact, the National Institute on Drug Abuse reported there were an estimated 72,000 drug overdose deaths in the United States in 2017. From 2002 to 2017, there has been a 3-fold…