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The current statistics regarding youth mental health are troubling. More and more students report feeling depressed. Even more alarming, between 2009 and 2017, the number…

By Lorri Irrgang You want to share love and feel loved by the person who is struggling with addiction, but often all you feel is…

By 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…

By Ann Geddes Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health problem experienced by children and adolescents. More than 30% of youth will develop an…

The 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…

Just like computers, we all sometimes need to shut down for a short time so that we can “reboot.” Summer days are coming to an…

September 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…

Note – This article has been adapted to include the Maryland Helpline information in addition to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline phone number. Suicide is…

Like other chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension, substance use disorders can be successfully managed with proper treatment, yet less than 10% of people…

According 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…

Carroll County experienced a significant decline in opioid overdose deaths and non-fatal overdoses over the period January – June 2018 versus January – June 2019.…

As a Family Peer Support Specialist, I often work with families who have children who have challenges in school. I understand that the start of…