Sheppard Pratt in the News
Study finds psychedelic mushrooms can be used to treat depression
A new study in the New England Journal of Medicine shows how psilocybin can be used to treat depression. Dr. Scott Aaronson, chief science officer at Sheppard Pratt's Institute for Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics and one of the study's authors, discusses the results.
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Shock Value: ECT is Coming Out of the Shadows
In the NewsPublished:Electroconvulsive therapy - ECT - is one of psychiatry's oldest and most powerful treatment tools for combatting severe mental illness. Dr. Monica Rettenmier, Sheppard Pratt's ECT Service Chief, discusses the safety and efficacy of this treatment with Baltimore Magazine.
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Sheppard Pratt Community Wellness Hub Opens to Serve Northern Montgomery County
Press ReleasePublished:Sheppard Pratt announced the opening of its new Sheppard Pratt Community Wellness Hub, a collective of nonprofit community partners that will work collaboratively in one location to serve the health, social, and workforce service needs of residents in Northern Montgomery County.
Inspire Magazine
Read the newest issue of Sheppard Pratt's magazine, including features on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), eating disorder recovery during the holidays, caring for yourself while caring for someone with depression, and more.
Hope is Here
This year’s annual report highlights new programs and services and celebrates a few of Sheppard Pratt’s people who are committed to the communities we serve. Hope is here—within our walls and our people, and it’s palpable in the care we provide.
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Daylight Saving Time: 5 Tips for Falling Back
Prepare yourself for the end of Daylight Saving Time with these 5 helpful tips.
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My Takeaways from Days of Silent Meditation: Part Three
Mental HealthPublished:It had been three years since I returned to a silent meditation retreat, thanks to COVID. Yes, I meditated quite regularly over these years, but I have come to view…
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Suicide Prevention at Home and in School: What You Should Know and How You Can Help
Mental HealthPublished:Understanding how to recognize youth who may be at risk is a critical step in suicide prevention among school-aged children and adolescents.
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