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Mental health conditions do not discriminate based on race, color, gender or identity. Anyone can experience the challenges of mental illness regardless of their background. However, a person’s culture and identity can make access to mental health treatment much more difficult.
Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month was established in 2008 to start changing this reality. In 2008, the U.S. House of Representatives designated July as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in honor of the leading African American novelist and journalist, who also was a voice for individuals and families affected by mental Illness.
July's awareness month was created in her honor to carry out the goal of creating mental health awareness and eliminating stigma among diverse communities.
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Mental Health Check-In Goes LIVE! |
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Today, Maryland's new mental health check-in program goes live!
Nearly 40% of Marylanders report depression and anxiety symptoms, due in large part to the ongoing pandemic. Calls into crisis hotlines across the state (and to NAMI Maryland’s free peer support helpline) have increased at a staggering rate, especially Marylanders at risk for suicide. Deaths related to substance use are on the rise again, after a slight decline prior to the pandemic. Most alarming of all, though, is the increased likelihood of mental illness developing following a Covid-19 diagnosis.
Marylanders enrolling in the 2-1-1 check in program will have access to trained peer specialists and counselors to provide support, validation, a schedule for periodic check-ins and connections to resources. Dial 2-1-1 and press 1 to learn more. Let us know how it goes!
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The Biden Harris Administration is taking steps to expand access to health care to more Americans. They have proposed new federal rules to expand access to health insurance coverage through the Exchanges by lengthening the annual open enrollment period, expanding Navigator duties, and minimizing burden and confusion for consumers. These changes further the Biden-Harris Administration’s goals of providing greater access to coverage, improving affordability for consumers, and reducing burden for issuers and consumers. More information available through CMS here.
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Do you or someone you know experience involuntary facial tics and movement disorders? |
If so, these may be symptoms of Tardive Dyskinesia (TD). In order to understand and identify the challenges that individuals with TD and their parents, caregivers, family members, and friends face when trying to understand TD and the treatment options offered by healthcare providers, we would appreciate your help in responding to this short survey!
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Where we are and what you need to know |
Presented on 7/8/21 at 5:00 pm by Dr. Gregory WM. Branch, Where We Are and What You Need to Know is a candid discussion on the impact COVID-19 has had and how we can protect ourselves as we learn to cope with our new normal.
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Please Click Here for Previously Recorded Webinars and Associated Fact Sheets
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Our 39th Annual Conference will take place on October 15th and 16th, 2021! |
Save the Date: NAMI Maryland's 39th Annual Conference will take place virtually on October 15th and 16th, 2021! This year, our conference will be even more ambitious and robust and will feature keynotes and breakout sessions hosted by national and state decision-makers, content experts, and advocates.
Our conference attracts a wide and diverse audience which includes NAMI affiliate leaders, service providers, researchers, individuals with mental illness and their family members, and individuals working in criminal justice, social services, health, and veterans' affairs. Take a look at our sponsorship packet and keep on eye on your emails - registration will be opening soon!
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