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…
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…
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…
Carroll County experienced a significant decline in opioid overdose deaths and non-fatal overdoses over the period January – June 2018 versus January – June 2019.…
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…
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…
Bullying. Depression and anxiety. Raising suicide rates. Social media. Mass shootings. Today’s students are grappling with a wide range of issues inside the classroom and…
Marijuana has been used, both legally and illegally for many years, but there are still many misconceptions about it—especially when it comes to its use…
In the midst of the opioid tragedy, it is important to not lose sight of another common addiction—alcohol. It is estimated that alcohol causes about…
by MCF Director of Public Policy Ann Geddes—During the state’s legislative session which ended earlier this month, MCF advocated for behavioral health funding and legislation.…
by MCF Director of Public Policy Ann Geddes Some caregivers are upset upon learning that their child is gay or transgender – they may believe…