1/17/2022 MHAMD Weekly Legislative Update
Advocacy, Advocacy, Behavioral Health, crisis services, insurance, legislative briefing, Maryland General Assembly, Maryland Mental Health, Maryland Parity, Mental Health, Mental Health Insurance, MHAMD, MHAMD Briefing, Postpartum Depression, subtance use, Suicide
Happy New Year! This is the first full week of the 2022 legislative session and the Maryland General Assembly is already in full swing. Elected officials will spend the next few months hammering out Maryland’s budget and debating over 2,000 legislative proposals covering an array of issues. MHAMD will play a major role in these deliberations …
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Six Things to Know during National Suicide Prevention Week…And How You Can Make a Difference
All Categories, prevention, Suicide
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 difference.
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Join Us for an August 29 Screening of the Film, Suicide: The Ripple Effect
All Categories, Suicide
Nearly one million people die annually by suicide globally. And experts estimate that for every one death by suicide, approximately 115 people are directly affected and impacted. And even when a person survives an attempt, its effect can resonate for years to come. But there’s also something else to remember. There can be hope through …
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Knowing How to Spot the Potential Warning Signs of Suicide Could Save a Life
All Categories, signs of suicide, Suicide
Suicide is in the headlines, leading many to wonder how we might know when someone is thinking about killing themselves.
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Some Thoughts on Suicide and Ways You Can Help Those You Love
All Categories, help, Mental Health, Suicide
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 after someone has completed suicide. But as a parent, as a human, …
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5 ways you can raise awareness during National Suicide Prevention Week
Advocacy & Public Policy, All Categories, Behavioral Health, Maryland, Maryland Mental Health, Mental Health, National Suicide Prevention Week, Suicide
This week, September 5-11, individuals and organizations are sharing personal stories, information and resources on social media for National Suicide Prevention Week. Suicide is the eleventh leading cause of death in Maryland and the numbers have increased in recent years. What can you do to raise awareness during National Suicide Prevention Week? Here are five …
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