Maryland Behavioral Health Coalition’s 2019 Legislative Agenda
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As the Maryland General Assembly begins its 2019 session, the Maryland Behavioral Health Coalition has announced its legislative agenda for this year. The Maryland Behavioral Health Coalition is a diverse mix of non-governmental organizations (including the Mental Health Association of Maryland) working together to ensure individuals affected by mental health and substance use disorders have high quality …
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Six Traits to Practice in 2019
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It’s a new year and with it a symbolic opportunity to achieve the resolutions we’ve made. Even if you aren’t a resolutions type of person, the beginning of a new year tends to direct us to think about the past year and look ahead to what might happen in the next. As we start 2019, …
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Meet Sue Klebold, Keynote Presenter for the 2019 Legislative Briefing & Reception
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MHAMD is pleased to announce Sue Klebold will serve as the keynote presenter for our 2019 Legislative Briefing & Reception. Below, you can find more information about Sue. To register for this year’s event, which takes place on February 5, 2019, please go here.
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MHAMD Recognizes Its 2019 Champions of Today
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Each year at our Legislative Briefing and Reception, MHAMD celebrates the champions whose leadership has had a lasting and profound impact on Maryland’s behavioral health system and the people it serves.
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The Work of MHAMD in Fiscal Year 2018—In One Infographic
All Categories, donation, Mental Health, MHAMD, programs, thank you
As we close out 2018, it’s a time to reflect on the past year and all that has happened. For MHAMD, it was an exciting year for mental health awareness and advocacy in Maryland. For those of you who have followed us through our blog, on Twitter and on Facebook, you probably have a good …
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MHAMD’s Jennifer Treger Discusses Mental Health on Straight Talk with Mike Gimbel Program
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The director of Mental Health First Aid Maryland Jennifer Treger will be featured in a segment of Straight Talk with Mike Gimbel to be aired this weekend and throughout December. Jennifer discusses the potential warning signs of a mental health issue and resources a person can turn to for help.
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Four Ways Your #GivingTuesday Donation May Benefit Someone’s Mental Health in Maryland
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November 27 is #GivingTuesday. Here are four ways your donation may benefit someone’s mental health in Maryland. To donate, go here.
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Six Tips for Dealing with Stress
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As you, and all of the stores, begin to prepare for the holiday season, don’t let the stress bring you down. Here are six practical tips to combat stress that may come with work, family, holiday party planning or even day-to-day life.
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Open Enrollment for Health Insurance Has Arrived, Here Are Resources About Mental Health Coverage
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Today marks the beginning of Open Enrollment for the health care marketplace for 2019 coverage. It runs through December 15, 2018 (although some states may offer longer enrollment periods). To look into coverage options, visit here. For Maryland residents, you can visit the Maryland Health Connection.
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What Mr. Rogers Taught Us
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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 Rogers.
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Maryland Behavioral Health Coalition Posts State Candidates’ Answers to Questions on Behavioral Health Issues
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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 state.
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The Seven Signs of Postpartum Depression
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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 exhibiting any of these signs, help is available! …
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