BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health has released new training resources for educators to help prevent suicide in students. The state’s new action plan aims to equip K-12 public and private schools with the necessary tools to effectively prevent, intervene and respond to suicide in schools. The Maryland Action Plan to Prevent Suicide in Schools was developed in collaboration with […]
BALTIMORE, MD—In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Maryland Department of Health is encouraging individuals and businesses to go green this May in support of mental health. The move is part of a collaboration with the Mental Health Association of Maryland and the state’s Office of Suicide Prevention. The goal of the Go Green Campaign is to raise awareness […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health this week announced the launch of a new Youth Suicide Prevention Toolkit and MD Young Minds, two new resources designed to support teens and adolescents who may be struggling with mental health issues. MDH’s Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) developed the new resources to help Maryland youth find mental health support. “Engaging directly with young […]