Carroll County experienced a significant decline in opioid overdose deaths and non-fatal overdoses over the period January – June 2018 versus January – June 2019.…
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 MoreAs a Family Peer Support Specialist, I often work with families who have children who have challenges in school. I understand that the start of…
Read MoreMarijuana 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…
Read MoreBullying. 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…
Read MoreIn 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…
Read Moreby 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.…
Read Moreby MCF Director of Public Policy Ann Geddes Some caregivers are upset upon learning that their child is gay or transgender – they may believe…
Read Moreby MCF Program Coordinator – Problem Gambling Nancy Quidas Many teenagers are gambling and, as parents, you may not even know about it. Recent research…
Read Moreby MCF Director of Public Policy Ann Geddes The goal of legislative advocacy is to inform and to influence a legislator about their vote on…
Read Moreby MCF Chief Operating Officer Gail Doerr One of the most encouraging findings to have emerged from the science of happiness is that people take…
Read Moreby MCF Director of Public Policy Ann Geddes You may have seen or read about the Kirwan Commission in the news, but are uncertain about…
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