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Mental Health Matters Allegany

Mental Health Matters Allegany

The Allegany County Local Behavioral Health Authority (LBHA) is responsible for planning, managing, and monitoring publicly funded behavioral health services within the county. Located at the Allegany County Health Department.

Creating boundaries for #MentalHealth is crucial for well-being and preventing burnout. Here are steps to establish and maintain healthy boundaries: ✅ Delegate ✅ Learn to say no ✅ Prioritize self-care#988Lifeline ... See MoreSee Less
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SAMHSA'S TTHY 60-Second PSA – We Do Hear You PSA ... See MoreSee Less
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Many older generations in BIPOC communities may have lived through forms of racial trauma such as segregation in the U.S., wars that caused them to flee their home countries, forced assimilation, etc. These painful experiences can cause symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Even if they did not live through this trauma themselves, the cumulative trauma their parents and ancestors experienced may also make older generations more vulnerable to depression. ... See MoreSee Less
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We are proud to join the Office of Minority Health this #MinorityMentalHealth Month in supporting the mental & emotional well-being of all racial & ethnic minorities. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available.💚 Help yourself & share to help others samhsa.gov/find-help ... See MoreSee Less
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Don't forget to join us today at 4 PM EST for our NAMI Virtual Town Hall: What's Happening With 988? Hear from experts at NAMI, SAMHSA and Ipsos on the progress and future of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. -You still have time to register: bit.ly/4cSwAg1 ... See MoreSee Less
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Stigma is when someone sees you in a negative way because of your mental illness. Social stigma can make mental health problems worse and stop a person from getting the help they want. Let’s change this! 988lifeline.org/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Timeline photosSome exciting news for older Maryland residents! Maryland is the first state to implement a FREE daily check-in for residents 65 and older! You will receive a call each day between 8 AM and 4 PM. If you don’t answer the first time, two more attempts will be made. If those calls go unanswered, calls will be made to an alternative person who can answer for you. If no one answers, non-emergency services will be notified.Learn more and register here: aging.maryland.gov/Pages/senior-call-check-sign-up.aspx ... See MoreSee Less
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