Sheppard Pratt in the News
Sheppard Pratt Study Finds Individuals with Schizophrenia More Severely Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic Than General Population
A team of researchers from Sheppard Pratt found that individuals with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other serious mental illnesses reported greater and more frequent mental distress and worries due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Why In-Home Crisis Stabilization for Kids Is Integral to the Mental Health Crisis System
In the NewsPublished:Andrea Rifkind, LCSW-C, program director and therapist, details the importance of in-home stabilization for kids in psychiatric crisis.
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Sheppard Pratt opens new hospital in Elkridge to address area demands for psychiatric care
In the NewsPublished:Sheppard Pratt is opening a new 85-bed psychiatric hospital in Elkridge, Md., adding much-needed mental health resources during a time when the demand for behavioral health care has never been greater.
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Sheppard Pratt Awards Teacher of the Year Honors
Announcing the winners of the first Teacher of the Year Award.
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On Mental Health Stigma and Embracing Respect
Mental HealthPublished:Mental health conditions like OCD are real conditions with real symptoms, not a shameful character flaw.
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All in My Head: OCD and Mental Health Anxiety
Mental HealthPublished:OCD may trick you into believing that any shift in mood, thought, or perception may be an indicator of their descent to “losing their mind.”
Spotlight on Depression
Diagnosing Depression in People with Autism
Dr. Robert Wisner-Carlson, chief of the Autism and Neurodevelopmental Outpatient program, explains the factors that may increase the risk of depression among people with autism in a recently published SPARK article.
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How to Identify Seasonal Affective Disorder
In the NewsPublished:Feeling the "winter blues" creeping in as the days get shorter and the air gets colder? Learn more about Seasonal Affective Disorder and what you can do to address it.
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Suicide Prevention in the Time of COVID-19
Mental HealthPublished:There are many ways you can make a difference during Suicide Prevention Month and throughout the year.
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