MD: Mental Health
Bill would provide behavioral health services to MD minors without diagnosis
The General Assembly is considering a bill to expand access to behavioral health services to Marylanders younger than 18. This afternoon, the Senate …
MD Assembly considers reforms to health-insurance coverage
Committees in both chambers of the General Assembly are hearing testimony on a measure to change how health insurance companies in Maryland make treat…
Maryland ranks 11th in nation in new health report
A new report by the United Health Foundation shows some good news in Maryland along with concerning trends in chronic conditions. The America's …
Report: Maryland Ranks 21st for Child Well-being
The new Kids Count Data Book found the child care system still struggling in the wake of the pandemic. The Annie E. Casey Foundation report showed …
MD House and Senate Approve Trans Health Equity Act
Both chambers of the Maryland legislature have passed a bill that would require the state's Medicaid program to cover gender affirming care. While …
Conference in Baltimore to Focus on Childhood Grief
Knowing how to hold space for the grief of children can be complex, but learning how to do it is vital for their well-being. A death in the family …
MD Legislature Considers Four-Day Workweek Pilot Program
A bill in the Maryland Legislature would create a pilot program to study the impact of a four-day workweek. The pilot program would create a tax …
MD Legislature Considers Broadband Expansion
The Maryland Legislature is looking at ways to expand broadband access in the state and advocates are weighing in. Gov. Wes Moore's broadband …
Supporting Students Through the Grief Process
Knowing how to approach the grief of others can be difficult, although things can get more complicated when addressing the grief of students in …
AARP Maryland Sets 2023 Legislative Priorities
AARP Maryland has just released its legislative priority list for the coming year, with health and consumer protection issues topping the list…
Bullying Prevention Month Brings Awareness to Victims, Perpetrators
October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month and experts are reminding Marylanders to be aware of the patterns within bullying. The …
MD Focuses on Mental Health for Depression Screening Day
With many people still struggling in the wake of the pandemic, this week's National Depression Screening Day is a reminder to Marylanders to take …