It’s no secret that mindfulness and meditation can work wonders for soothing anxiety, regulating emotions, and connecting with oneself. If you have youth in your life who could benefit from mindfulness and meditation, check out these great resources below. Yogaventure: A guided yoga and mindfulness adventure in book form. Available on Amazon. Yogaventure Video Calming …
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My Journey With Post Partum Depression
I had the pleasure of speaking at Speak Your Truth last night raising awareness and ending the stigma of mental health. I shared my journey of Post Partum Depression and if you care to watch, you can see the video here. I say F*** and Sh** a few times soooo maybe not family-friendly (depending on …
In Support of Mental Health Days
MMH supports a new Bill that would allow for excused mental health days for students. Watch this video where sponsoring delegate Washington speaks about the bill and founder of MMH Jillian Amodio supports it. If you can spare a few moments of your time to support these efforts please send an email to members of …
Reaching out To Inspire Change
In an effort to truly build a society of loving acceptance, it is imperative that we are vocal about issues needing to be addressed, even if those issues do not specifically affect us. It is more important than ever to think abut the social injustices and social concerns that are occurring around us and do …
AFSP Suicide Prevention: Walk and Drive Through Luminary
Thank you Kat Olbrich for a wonderful interview about tips for self care during COVID and info on the virtual walk and beautiful drive through luminary event for suicide prevention! I cannot wait to participate in the drive through, I am sure it is going to be beautiful! AFSP If you are in crisis, please …
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Finding Balance with E-Learning Dr. Kimberly Palmiotto, Educational Psychologist
Moms For Mental Health had a wonderful Q and A with Dr. Kimberley Palmiotto Educational Psychologist about finding balance with e-learning. We recorded the session for those who may be interested in hearing the discussion. Here is the link to the article in Chesapeake Family Magazine mentioned in the video.
AACPL Helps Families Navigate Grief and Loss
Grief and loss are never easy to navigate. During COVID, many familes have the added struggle of not being able to say goodbye as they usually would. Anne Arundel County Public Library now offers a kit entitled Healing Library: Death of a Loved One. These kits come full of books, activities, and resources designed to …
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Maryland Senior Care With Lean On Dee Senior Advocates
Please take a moment to view or share our interview with Lean On Dee Senior Advocates. Co Owner Winsome Brown shares the many services she and her sister offer to help provide quality care and attention to the seniors we love. They offer more than senior care, they offer compassionate interaction that truly is an …
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Art Therapy with Elizabeth Hlavek
In my practice, I work primarily with adolescents and young adults struggling with eating disorders, body image issues and self esteem concerns. I have a strong understanding of the relationship between trauma and body image, and I work delicately with my clients to help recognize these connections to facilitate healing. My experience comes from years …
POC Providers
We would like to feature a few mental health resources featuring POC. Octavia Brown is an incredible influence in the Annapolis area. If you know her personally you get it when we say she is INCREDIBLE! She “specializes in racial trauma therapy, trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, and behavioral modification. She received her MSW from …
Moms for Mental Health 