#DYK : Firearms were used in 29% of suicides among youth ages 10-19 in Maryland according to CDC. Access the MD Behavioral Health’s Firearm Safe Storage and Youth Suicide Prevention guide to learn more: health.maryland.gov/firearm-safety
#SafeStorage #988Lifeline #SafetyPlanning

Alcohol Awareness Month is a great opportunity to update your knowledge about alcohol and its impacts on health. Do you know how to spot the symptoms of alcohol use disorder? Learn more from NIAAA News: bit.ly/3TL7qbc

Dispose of your unneeded Rx drugs, no questions asked! #TakeBackDay is Saturday, April 27, 10am-2pm. Find a collection site near you at bit.ly/3PZ2izp

Visit mhamd.org/green to download our #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth Toolkit and help spread the message that mental health is health throughout Maryland!

Next Saturday (4/27) is National Rx Drug #TakeBackDay ! Help reduce the risk of overdose in your home by safely disposing of your unused and unwanted medications.

Visit dea.gov/takebackday#co… to find a drop-off location near you. #StopOverdoseMD

Our office completed the monthly updated Maryland's Overdose Data Dashboards this week.

According to preliminary data from Maryland Department of Health's Vital Statistics Administration, there were 2,503 fatal overdoses in MD last year, an annual decrease of 2.9%.

We can hold two emotions at once, even if it seems like they contradict each other. ☯️

How do you create space for different feelings or experiences in your life?

Next Friday (4/26)! Our friends HeadsUpPA are hosting a free full day #EarlyPsychosis workshop for community health providers. Join virtually or in-person!

More info and registration here: events.zoom.us/ev/AplWeT-B4jK…

Announcing the next #BHIPPMentalHealthCrisisTraining ! Antonia Girard, PsyD will be presenting on Trauma-Informed De-escalation Strategies for Autistic Youth on May 21st at 12:00pm. Register here: bit.ly/3vBrUeC #FreeCME #FreeCEU

Your Medicaid renewal notice may be waiting. Don’t risk losing your insurance, including prescription drug coverage. Check your mail and respond today. 📬 Learn more at MarylandHealthConnection.gov/Checkin
#MarylandHealthConnection #MarylandMedicaid #MedicaidCheckIn2024

Join The Trevor Project and Office of Suicide Prevention for CARE Training on April 18, 10 - 12 p.m. This training teaches adults about suicide among LGBTQ youth and the different stressors that contribute to their heightened risk for suicide. Register: bit.ly/43SFyqo

Maryland's Opioid Restitution Fund Advisory Council has announced its meeting schedule for 2024! Their first meeting of this year will be held virtually on Tuesday, April 30th, from 3–4 pm.

Visit StopOverdose.maryland.gov/ORF to learn more and for details on how to tune in.

Do you know what is considered a standard drink?

12 oz of beer; 8 oz of malt liquor; 5 oz of wine; 1.5 oz of distilled spirits or liquor are considered standard drinks.

Learn more about alcohol use this #AlcoholAwarenessMonth : samhsa.gov/find-help/atod…

The Maryland Department of Health is hiring for multiple medical positions across the state. LPNs, RNs, Social Workers, Psychiatrists and others. New career opportunities await you at MDH! For a current list of openings and to apply: bit.ly/MDHCareersOpen… #JoinMDH #MDHCareers

Everyone can play a role in suicide prevention. Some warning signs may help you determine if someone in your life is at risk for suicide.
💚 Know the warning signs
💚 Seek help by calling 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Discover essential insights from 6 mental health experts on raising children experiencing anxiety. Gain valuable tips to support your child's emotional well-being. bit.ly/4awqC3G

Have you registered yet for our webinar, this Thursday, April 18th at 1:30PM?

Join in on this rich discussion by registering using the link below:

us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

#africanamerican #behavioralhealth #centerofexcellence #students

The 988 Lifeline offers American Sign Language services for people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. #NationalASLDay #ASLDay

Visit 988lifeline.org and select “ASL Now.”

#988Lifeline #HardOfHearing #DeafCommunity

During #PublicHealthWeek & #MinorityHealthMonth , Maryland Department of Health staff shared their favorite community snapshots. We not only work for the Maryland community, we're also part of it as neighbors, friends & family. Interested in joining our team? Apply: bit.ly/MDHCareersOpen…

Listening and acting quickly could help save a life. When someone you love shares concerns, hear them. Learn how to recognize urgent warning signs: Health.Maryland.gov/Hear-Her
#BlackMaternalHealthWeek #BMHW