PREMIERE OF MHAMD YOUTH VOICES SHORT FILM
hear directly from Maryland’s youth and caregivers as they share their experiences navigating the state’s behavioral health system and their hopes for the future.
REMARKS FROM LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ARUNA MILLER
PANEL DISCUSSION | IMPROVING SERVICES FOR
CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES
Over the past decade, Maryland has seen a marked decline in the
availability of mental health and substance use services for younger
Marylanders and a decrease in coordination across the state agencies
serving them. At the same time, the need for these services has increased
exponentially, and the results have been devastating. Maryland’s 46%
increase in suicide-related emergency department visits among youth is a
sobering reminder of what is at stake if we fail to act quickly and decisively
to rebuild a holistic system of services, supports, and opportunity for
children, youth, and families.
During this year’s panel, MHAMD board members Jane Walker and
Edgar Wiggins will moderated a conversation with the leaders who are
championing efforts to restore and improve Maryland’s system of care.
Moderators: Jane Walker and Edgar Wiggins, Board of Directors, Mental Health
Association of Maryland
Laura Herrera Scott, M.D., Secretary, Maryland Department of Health
Rafael Lopez, Secretary, Maryland Department of Human Services
Carmel Martin, Special Secretary, Governor’s Office for Children
Vincent Schiraldi, Secretary, Maryland Department of Juvenile Services …...more
...more
Show less
