I wanted to talk for a moment about humor. Humor has long been an integral part of modern humanity. Humor is a social salve of sorts and often a universal language. Much like tears, a smile, or a wave, laughter spans languages and cultures. Now a sense of humor itself varies greatly person to person. …
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Covid 19 Resources
When facing times of uncertainty let us remain certain of one thing… we do not face these times alone. We can find comfort and solace in knowing that we are here to love and support each other through times of fear and uncertainty. #StrongerTogether Need someone to talk to? MMH Joy Squad (Utilizes Facebook Messenger) Crisis …
AAMC Mental Health Hospital
The J. Kent McNew Family Medical Center will be a pivotal point in providing expanded access to mental health care for Maryland residents. Mental health and the care that is needed to address it is severely lacking nationwide. It is often misunderstood and underfunded. AAMC is striving to do their part in changing the narrative …
When Panic Consumes You
We live in an era of information. We have a near constant barrage of information overload. This overwhelming digital era can bring fear and mass panic just as much as it can bring enlightened education. Knowledge is power, but it is a power that has to be harnessed and used effectively. Just as some panic …
International Women’s Day
My sisters …. you are so loved, so strong, and so worthy. Happy women’s day to all of my unstoppable sisters. How many times have you been called a ‘good girl’? How many times have you been told to ‘be good’? If you are anything like me, you have been hearing words like these almost …
Suicide is a County Health Crisis
Bill 810 Suicide Prevention Messages on State Highways
Big thank you to Senator Jeff Waldstreicher for aiding us in bringing this bill to hearing yesterday. https://cbsloc.al/2PLnbia To read the full article detailing the bill please click here. Thank you to all of the MMH members who gave bold statements in support of Bill 810.
March Meetups and Updates
Happy March! We have our monthly meetings scheduled for women, teens, middle schoolers and youth. Our guest speaker at the women’s meetup is Risa Ganel of Together Couples Counseling. She will be speaking about the division of labor in relationships as well as talking to us about effective communication. All teens, middle schoolers, and elementary …
Working with Trauma through Sand Therapy
“We were the third house from the corner,” she said, as her finger traced a line in the sand. “These bushes were my hideout,” she added with a proud smile, pointing to a handful of plastic leaves piled up right next to the place her finger had stopped. Moments before, I had mostly been stuck …
The Lies We Tell Ourselves
Just a few thoughts for this Monday afternoon… I consider myself to be spiritual rather than religious. I find I am closest to my “creator” or “higher power” or my “place in the universe” when connecting with humanity or spending time in self reflection. Church has rarely felt like a spiritual home but yet when …
Moms for Mental Health 