Are you familiar with your Local Care Team (LCT)? It can be a great resource in finding help for your child. LCTs were funded across…
Read MoreHave you had trouble finding an in-network behavioral health provider for your loved one through your private insurance? Here at MCF we hear stories about…
Read MoreBy Lorri Irrgang You want to share love and feel loved by the person who is struggling with addiction, but often all you feel is…
Read MoreBy Ann Geddes Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health problem experienced by children and adolescents. More than 30% of youth will develop an…
Read MoreBy Gail Doerr Stress surrounds us and can be a chronic state for some. When unmanaged, long-term stress can make us susceptible to anxiety or…
Read MoreNote – This article has been adapted to include the Maryland Helpline information in addition to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline phone number. Suicide is…
Read MoreSeptember is National Recovery Month—a time to bring increased awareness of mental illness and substance use as well as the hope for recovery. This campaign…
Read MoreThe transition to adulthood can be lengthy and difficult for all young adults—not just those with mental health disabilities. As our society has become more…
Read MoreJust like computers, we all sometimes need to shut down for a short time so that we can “reboot.” Summer days are coming to an…
Read MoreLike other chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension, substance use disorders can be successfully managed with proper treatment, yet less than 10% of people…
Read MoreAccording to Johns Hopkins pediatrician Michael Crocetti, M.D., M.P.H., teens need 9 to 9½ hours of sleep per night. “Teenagers are going through a second…
Read MoreCarroll County experienced a significant decline in opioid overdose deaths and non-fatal overdoses over the period January – June 2018 versus January – June 2019.…
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