Mid-Atlantic Behavioral Health

As we honor those who have served, we wish you a Happy and safe Memorial Day!

Let’s Grow Together! Mid-Atlantic Behavioral Health is looking for licensed psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, psychologists, and therapists to join our team.

Read more about our company culture, and the benefits of working for Mid-Atlantic by visiting our careers page:

Careers - Mid-Atlantic Behavioral Health Careers We’re Hiring! Mid-Atlantic Behavioral Health is looking to expand our practice with staff who share our enthusiasm and determination to provide clients with the best possible experience. To see current open positions, please check out our Indeed page.

As part of Trauma Awareness Month, the state is hosting "The Intersection of Race and Trauma" tonight at 6pm.

To learn more and RSVP for the discussion, click here: https://traumamattersdelaware.org/event/the-intersection-of-race-and-trauma/

The Intersection of Race and Trauma - Trauma Matters Delaware The media headlines on police brutality and systemic racism since the murder of George Floyd have been constant. The discussion about how traumatic this can be on Black individuals needs to happen and be understood by members of our community who may not recognize those triggers and how they manifes...

May is recognized as Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month, and in this week's blog, MABH Team member Michael Considine, PsyD LPCMH discusses the basic tenets of Borderline Personality Disorder and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy as a treatment.

Read more here: https://blog.midatlanticbh.com/borderline-personality-disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month This blog describes the basic tenets of Borderline Personality Disorder and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy as a treatment.

As Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month continues, we look at common causes and characteristics of those with BPD.

To learn more, you can visit The National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder here: https://www.borderlinepersonalitydisorder.org/what-is-bpd/bpd-overview/ #:~:text=Borderline%20personality%20disorder%20(BPD)%20is,during%20adolescence%20or%20early%20adulthood

May is Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month.

The stigma that surrounds BPD can be more debilitating than BPD itself, which is why raising awareness is so important. We'll be sharing more about BPD throughout the remainder of May to help educate our community on BPD.

It's Mental Health Month!

We all face trauma and stressors throughout our lives. Trauma of any kind can be hard on your mental health, but learning to heal from that trauma can help you feel more at ease.

For some quick healing tips, visit Mental Health America's Adapting After Trauma Page: https://mhanational.org/adapting-after-trauma-and-stress

Pay attention to your mental health! Because it's Women's Health Week, we wanted to share some quick statistics about women's mental health in the United States.

Did you know your mental and physical health are connected? Taking care of your mental health can help your physical body, and good physical health is an important part of having good mental health.

Today is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day to raise awareness about the importance of children’s mental health and show that positive mental health is essential to a child’s healthy development.

"Text, Talk, Act" uses text messaging to deliver content and information to our youth through their cell phones. Launching today, and throughout the month of May, teens can text APA to 89800 to engage in an activity around mental health.

In an effort to broaden awareness among women and their families, May is recognized as National Maternal Depression Awareness Month, specifically asking women and their families to encourage concerned mothers to ‘Speak Up When You’re Down’.

This May marks the third annual Trauma Awareness Month in Delaware. Trauma occurs when a person is overwhelmed by events or circumstances and responds with intense fear, horror, and helplessness.

To learn more about the recognition of Trauma Awareness Month, and see the state of Delaware's programming for the month, click here: https://news.delaware.gov/2021/04/26/governor-carney-announces-trauma-awareness-month-starts-may-1-2021/?fbclid=IwAR3_7zSRwcIWMd8LahHigwXWR7lAgDDIfqzNB6s2DFDz1KJtWE1FPvW2wR4

The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound impacts on the mental health of people of all ages, and now more than ever it is critical to reduce the stigma around mental health struggles that commonly prevents individuals from seeking help.

One way to check in with yourself is to take a mental health screen at MHAscreening.org. It’s a quick, free, and private way for someone to assess their mental health and recognize signs of mental health problems.

When we learn someone in our life has been a victim of sexual assault, we find ourselves at a loss for words and don't know how to help.

This article from HealthPartners provides valuable advice to assist you and your loved ones through these difficult conversations.

Read here: https://www.healthpartners.com/blog/how-to-support-survivors-of-sexual-assault/

How to support someone who has been sexually assaulted | HealthPartners Blog The conversations surrounding sexual assault have been increasing over the years. Those who have lived these experiences are coming forward […]

For Child Abuse Prevention Month, the State of Delaware released an article about the month of education and prevention, including a number of Tips for Parents that begins with "protective factors" for parents. You can read and download the PDF here:https://kids.delaware.gov/pdfs/ists_TipsforFamilies_Eng.pdf

To read the full article from the state, click here: https://news.delaware.gov/2021/03/30/child-abuse-prevention-awareness-during-covid-19/

Child Abuse Prevention, Awareness During COVID-19 - State of Delaware News WILMINGTON – To begin Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Delaware Children’s Department, Prevent Child Abuse Delaware, and other stakeholders are raising awareness of how to nurture resilient families and prevent, recognize, and report child abuse and neglect. April is traditionally recognized as...

Unclench your jaw, relax your shoulders, and breathe! April is National Stress Awareness Month, and this article has 10 tips you can use to de-stress year-round!

10 Microchillers To De-Stress During National Stress Awareness Month Studies show that just five minutes of chill a day has mental and physical benefits that keep you engaged, calm and energized. Here are 10 short Microchillers you can practice right at your desk that will stand stress on its head.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the first step to preventing Sexual Assault is knowing the facts, and how it affects those immediately around us.

Did any of these statistics surprise you?

April is National Counseling Month! There are so many benefits to individual or group counseling- these are just a few.

Have you seen a counselor/therapist before? What was the greatest benefit? Let us know in the comments!

On World Health Day, we call on our world's leaders to push for health equity to ensure that all people are able to access quality health services when and where they need them.

Did you know April is ? Here are some facts you need to know.

Did any of these surprise you? Let us know in the comments!

Happy ! This month we're going to be highlighting the benefits of getting counseling.

Want to learn more about our offerings? Check out our services page: https://midatlanticbh.com/services/

As National Drug and Alcohol Fact Week comes to a close, we wanted to share a very important fact: Recovery is possible.

This page is a great resource all about recovery, including therapy and program options you can explore if you are looking for help.

Treatment and Recovery | National Institute on Drug Abuse Can addiction be treated successfully? Yes, addiction is a treatable disorder. Research on the science of addiction and the treatment of substance use disorders has led to the development of research-based methods that help people to stop using drugs and resume productive lives, also known as being....