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Medications for Addiction Treatment: An Overdose Prevention Measure for People Addicted to Opioids

Recently the Maryland Department of Health sponsored a training for those who wanted to offer presentations on medications for addiction treatment (MAT). MCF’s Ginger Rosela…

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Screen Time and Youth Wellbeing

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…

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Local Care Teams: A Resource for Families of Children with Intensive Needs

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…

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Finding a Behavioral Health Provider through Your Private Insurance

Have 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…

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When You Love Someone Who is Addicted, Love Yourself More

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…

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Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents: What You Need to Know

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…

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How Journaling Can Reduce Stress

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…

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Micaela’s Story: From Mental Illness and Drug Use to Recovery

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…

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Fall Reboot for Self-Care

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…

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5-Step Guide to Talk to Someone Considering Suicide

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

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Six Resources for Young Adults with Special Needs

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…

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Help Raise Awareness of International Overdose Awareness Day, National Recovery Month

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…

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