WITH PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER DAN JERRY’S. DISCUSSIONS AROUND MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS CAN STILL BE DAUNTING FOR SOME PEOPLE, BUT THOSE CONVERSATIONS ARE NECESSARY, ESPECIALLY DURING THIS TIME OF THE YEAR. FAMILIES ARE STILL WORKING TO CATCH UP ON THEIR BILLS, RECOVER LOST INCOME AND MEET EVERYDAY NEEDS. FOLLOWING THE RECENT GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN, LAYERED ON TOP OF THAT STRESS IS THE PRESSURE OF THE HOLIDAYS AND THE EXPECTATIONS OF GIFT GIVING, GATHERINGS AND YEAR END DEMANDS. IT’S A LOT AND CAN FEEL OVERWHELMING FOR MANY OF US. SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER CAN ALSO INTENSIFY FEELINGS OF SADNESS, ANXIETY, AND FATIGUE. THAT’S WHY CHECKING IN ON THOSE WE CARE ABOUT AND OURSELVES IS SO VITAL. A SIMPLE PHONE CALL, A MOMENT OF PATIENCE IN A GROCERY LINE, OR A KIND CONVERSATION WITH A NEIGHBOR CAN MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE. KINDNESS, GRATITUDE, AND COMPASSION COST NOTHING, BUT THEY MEAN EVERYTHING TO SOMEONE WHO MAY BE STRUGGLING. IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEEDS HELP, VISIT. NDTV.COM OR THE AOLTV APP FOR A LIST OF MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES. TAKE A MOMENT TO SLOW DOWN, CHECK IN ON ONE ANOTHER, AND SHOW GRACE WHEREVER YOU CAN. THERE’S SOMETHING POWERFUL ABOUT ASKING HOW SOMEONE IS DOING AND BEING PRESENT FOR THEIR ANSWER. THIS HAS BEE
Discussions around mental health and wellness can still be daunting for some people.But those conversations are necessary, especially during this time of year.Families are still working to catch up on bills, recover lost income and meet everyday needs following the recent government shutdown. Layered on top of that stress is the pressure of the holidays and the expectations of gift-giving, gatherings and year-end demands. It’s a lot and can feel overwhelming for many of us. Seasonal Affective Disorder can also intensify feelings of sadness, anxiety and fatigue.That’s why checking in on those we care about – and ourselves – is so vital. A simple phone call, a moment of patience in a grocery line, or a kind conversation with a neighbor can make a real difference. Kindness, gratitude and compassion cost nothing — but they mean everything to someone who may be struggling.Let’s remember that celebrating the holidays isn’t so easy for those who are carrying emotional burdens we cannot see.Take a moment to slow down, check in on one another and show grace wherever you can.When you ask someone, “How are you doing?” try to really listen.Special | Video below: Health insurance failings when covering mental illness211 Maryland: Maryland’s Helpline, Call 211 press 1, is free and confidential, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It provides information services for individuals and family members facing mental illness and/or substance abuse.Officials from Baltimore City and three surrounding counties are joining forces with organizations as regional response teams to facilitate the new 988 helpline. Call 988 for more information (Story) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline — Call 800-273-8255Text “HOME” to 741741 for help via the Crisis Text LineMaryland Psychiatric Society — Use “find a psychiatrist” to access the database and search by patient type, county and area of interest.Maryland Public Mental Health System — Provides inpatient and outpatient mental health services for individuals with mental health illness for those with Medicaid and for others. Because of the severity of their illness and their financial need, some services within the benefits package may be available. There may be a small fee or co-pay required for individuals non-eligible for Medicaid.Black Mental Health Alliance-BaltimoreMentalHealth.gov — Information on a variety of mental health topics and resources.Pro Bono Counseling ProjectAmerican Academy of Pediatric Psychiatry — Information for families and childrenAmerican Psychiatric AssociationNIH: COVID-19 — “Do I Need Help?”NIH: Coping with COVID-19 and mental healthFamily Aware: Resources for LGBTQIA+ PeopleADHD resourcesNCAA: College athlete mental healthNIH: Tips for talking with a health care provider about your mental health211 Maryland: 211 Health CheckMorgan’s Message: Supporting student-athletes at colleges, high schools across the countryBullying: Stop Bullying on the SpotEating Disorders: National Eating Disorders Association Helpline — 800-931-2237Thriveworks offers in-network counseling services with diverse and expert clinicians online or in-person at 13 locations across Maryland, including five in Baltimore.Help 4 MomsThe phone number for the National Maternal Mental Health Hot Line is 833-9-HELP4MOMS. You can call or text that number 24/7. It is free and confidential.Peer SupportOn Our Own of Maryland: Wellness and Recovery Organizations
BALTIMORE —
Discussions around mental health and wellness can still be daunting for some people.
But those conversations are necessary, especially during this time of year.
Families are still working to catch up on bills, recover lost income and meet everyday needs following the recent government shutdown. Layered on top of that stress is the pressure of the holidays and the expectations of gift-giving, gatherings and year-end demands.
It’s a lot and can feel overwhelming for many of us. Seasonal Affective Disorder can also intensify feelings of sadness, anxiety and fatigue.
That’s why checking in on those we care about – and ourselves – is so vital. A simple phone call, a moment of patience in a grocery line, or a kind conversation with a neighbor can make a real difference.
Kindness, gratitude and compassion cost nothing — but they mean everything to someone who may be struggling.
Let’s remember that celebrating the holidays isn’t so easy for those who are carrying emotional burdens we cannot see.
Take a moment to slow down, check in on one another and show grace wherever you can.
When you ask someone, “How are you doing?” try to really listen.
Special | Video below: Health insurance failings when covering mental illness
Officials from Baltimore City and three surrounding counties are joining forces with organizations as regional response teams to facilitate the new 988 helpline. Call 988 for more information (Story) Maryland Public Mental Health System — Provides inpatient and outpatient mental health services for individuals with mental health illness for those with Medicaid and for others. Because of the severity of their illness and their financial need, some services within the benefits package may be available. There may be a small fee or co-pay required for individuals non-eligible for Medicaid.MentalHealth.gov — Information on a variety of mental health topics and resources.Morgan’s Message: Supporting student-athletes at colleges, high schools across the countryThriveworks offers in-network counseling services with diverse and expert clinicians online or in-person at 13 locations across Maryland, including five in Baltimore.Help 4 Moms
The phone number for the National Maternal Mental Health Hot Line is 833-9-HELP4MOMS. You can call or text that number 24/7. It is free and confidential.
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