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Inspire Magazine
Read the latest from Inspire magazine with features on ADHD, GLP-1s, how to protect your peace in a 24-hour news cycle, anxiety at night, and more.
The Latest from Sheppard Pratt
Start the Conversation: Depression and Suicide
‘Start the conversation’ with loved ones to address depression, prevent suicide, experts urge
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The Daily Record’s Healthcare Power List for 2026
In the NewsPublished:Since 2016, Harsh K. Trivedi, M.D., MBA, has led Sheppard Pratt as its president and CEO. His expertise, recognized nationally, spans population health, hospital systems, healthcare, behavioral health and care delivery. Trivedi is currently a trustee for both The Joint Commission and the Maryland Hospital Association. Previously, he was an American Hospital Association trustee and chaired the National Association for Behavioral Healthcare’s board.
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Jennifer Weiss Wilkerson Named Influential Marylander
In the NewsPublished:Jennifer Weiss Wilkerson serves as senior vice president and chief strategy officer for Sheppard Pratt, where short- and long-term business development strategy…
2025 Annual Report
Everything we do, we do for the better. For the betterment of our patients, our students, and our communities. Transforming lives and building brighter futures is not a new initiative for Sheppard Pratt—it goes all the way back to 1853, to our core values: to meet a need, to lead, to care, to respect. For nearly two centuries, we have upheld these core values—all for the better. This is what continues to drive us today.
In this year’s annual report, you will learn about how we live out these core values—how everything we do is for the betterment of those we serve.
Featured Events
My Body, My Choice: Conceptualizing Involuntary Treatment in Anorexia Nervosa
Implications of Sleep Disorder in Older Adults
What Goes on Behind the Scenes When Your Patient Needs a Forensic Psychiatric Examination
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi): Targeted Strategies for Acute and Outpatient Settings
Treatment of Adults with Intellectual Disability
Common Pitfalls and Suggested Remedies in Treating OCD
Beyond DSM-5: What Comes Next—and Why It Matters
