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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…
