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Happy Pride – Be a Safe Space
Supporting the mental health of LGBTQIA+ individuals is crucial to promoting their overall wellbeing and inclusivity. Unfortunately, members of the LGBTQIA+ community often face unique challenges and stigmatization that can negatively impact their mental health. As allies and supporters, it is important to create a safe and affirming environment. Maryland Wellness is happy to be…
Telling your friends to “cheer up” can be harmful
Toxic positivity is a term used to describe the idea that we should always look on the bright side of life, even when things are not going well. While it’s nice to have a positive attitude, toxic positivity can be harmful, especially when it comes to mental health. When we tell someone who is struggling…
Mental Health Tip Corner: Mental Health Awareness Month
You are worthy. You are enough. It’s okay not to feel okay. It’s okay to ask for help. We hope some of these tips will help you on your journey. You matter to us, and we are always just a phone call away! During May (and truly every month), we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month…
Identifying and managing stress – with tips from our team!
April is Stress Awareness Month, and it reminds us that it’s an important time to arm ourselves with knowledge so that we recognize when stress rears its ugly head and we are ready to cope. Stress is a natural response to challenging or overwhelming situations, but if it becomes chronic, it can have serious effects…
Mental Health Days in Schools
Mental health has been a growing concern for people of all ages, especially among school children who face a wide range of academic and social pressures. In recognition of this, the state of Maryland mandated mental health days for students, giving them an opportunity to take a break and address their emotional wellbeing. Maryland’s legislation…
You’re so crazy!
Stigmatizing language, like using the word “crazy,” can have a significant impact on individuals living with mental health conditions. According to the World Health Organization, one in four people in the world will be affected by a mental or neurological disorder at some point in their lives. Despite this, mental health conditions continues to be…
Get to Know our CEO Ken Thakkar
Last week, our CEO Ken Thakkar was awarded the prestigious Baltimore Business Journal’s 40 Under 40. We hope you enjoy learning about his story (and Maryland Wellness’, too!) Keyur “Ken” Thakkar has always felt a calling to give back, especially to his Baltimore area where he lives and works. His motto, “Do the right thing,”…
Reentry Events support our returning citizens
When a citizen returns from incarceration, they need support. Maryland Wellness has been fortunate to partner with so many wonderful organizations at Reentry Events, which help get our community members set up for success by helping them access reliable housing, transportation, new IDs, background friendly jobs (and training), GEDs, expungement services and mental health care!…
We love our counselors!
Counseling is one of the greatest helping professions! It can help you deal with feelings generated by many mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety and schizophrenia. It can also help empower you to deal with whatever life throws at you. Counseling is a partnership between a therapist/counselor and a person to work towards a goal…
National Social Work Month at Maryland Wellness!
March is Social Work Month, which highlights how the services social workers provide are needed now more than ever as our nation addresses economic inequality, systemic racism, the need for improved health and mental health care, COVID-19 and other issues. In fact, social workers are everywhere people need help navigating tough life challenges. They contribute…
