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