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Sheppard Pratt opens new hospital in Elkridge to address area demands for psychiatric care
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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What Is Avoidant Personality Disorder?
In the NewsPublished:AVPD is a lifelong condition that goes far beyond social anxiety or being an introvert, Dr. Michael Young, medical director of The Retreat at Sheppard Pratt, explains.
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As coronavirus pandemic winds down, demand for psychiatric beds in Maryland remains stubbornly high
In the NewsPublished:Dr. Todd Peters, vice president and chief medical officer, shares why there is an increased demand for behavioral healthcare services - and how Sheppard Pratt is meeting the need.
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Read the newest articles from Sheppard Pratt's magazine, including features on beating the winter blues, keeping anger in check, navigating drug use and mental health, and more.
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All in My Head: OCD and Mental Health Anxiety
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.”
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How Occupational Therapy Empowers Those with Mental Illness
Mental HealthPublished:When mental illness or injury gets in the way of performing everyday tasks, occupational therapists are there to help.
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Social Work Month 2021: Social Workers Are Essential
Mental HealthPublished:We have always known that social workers are essential – but the COVID-19 pandemic has clearly shown how truly vital social workers are to our society.
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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