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How Chronic Pain Affects Mental Health: Understanding the Link
Chronic pain is more than just physical suffering—it’s an invisible epidemic affecting the quality of life for those trying to...
How to Ask for Mental Health Help
In the intricacy of human health, mental well-being holds significant weight. Yet, despite its importance, many hesitate to seek help...
Finding Joy This Winter: Simple Ways to Lift Your Spirits
As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, it’s easy to feel the weight of winter settle in. Stressors at...
[In The Media] Re-programming Screen Time: Chicago Counselors Help Families Find Balance | WGN9’s Medical Watch
Navigating screen use and social media for youth and families can feel overwhelming. A top priority for parents is safety,...
How to Help a Child or Teen with Back-to-School Anxiety
Is your child refusing to go to school? You are not alone. School refusal can be characterized by a child’s...
[In The Media] Positive Data Amidst Mental Health Crisis: Intermediate Mental Health Treatment Can Reduce Depression and Anxiety Symptoms by ~50% for Adolescents and Adults
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New white paper reinforces the importance of personalized behavioral healthcare that is timely and evidence-based
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[In The Media] Re-programming Screen Time: Chicago Counselors Help Families Find Balance | WGN9’s Medical Watch
Navigating screen use and social media for youth and families can feel overwhelming. A top priority for parents is safety,...
6 Tips to Help Children Navigate Social Media from a Psychiatrist: Insights from Compass Health Center’s Dr. Claudia Welke on NBC Chicago
Navigating screen use and social media for youth can feel overwhelming. A top priority for parents is safety, but the...
Navigating LGBTQIA+ Mental Health: Compassionate Resources
In recent years, you’ve likely noticed a rise in discussions about mental health within the LGBTQIA+ community, thanks to increased...
Teen Mental Health Facts and Statistics 2024
Adolescence is one of the most formative periods of our lives. These years are a time of rapid change, growth,...
Mental Health, Chronic Pain And Illness: Everyone’s Treatment Journey Looks and Feels Different
Everyone’s mental and physical health journey looks and feels different. When dealing with pain and illness, it’s essential to consider...
Understanding the Impact of School Anxiety, Refusal, and Absenteeism on Youth: Watch Compass Health Center’s April Deskside Briefing
On April 4, 2024, our Deskside Briefing explored the pressing issue of school absenteeism among K-12 students in the United...
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Listen Now: Compass Health Center’s Dr. Marissa Leslie featured on 97.9’s Maryland Perspectives Radio
Hosted by Amelia Ryerse, Maryland Perspectives, on 97.9 FM Baltimore, features organizations across Maryland that make a difference in resident’s...
Spotlight on Mental Health in the Black Community
As we celebrate Black History Month beyond February, let’s amplify Black voices, share stories, and foster supportive environments that destigmatize...
How Kindness Can Help Boost Your Self-Esteem
‘Boosting Self-Esteem’ Spotify playlist: Curated by Compass Health Center Clinicians We all want to feel good about ourselves, but sometimes...
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Finding Joy This Winter: Simple Ways to Lift Your Spirits
As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, it’s easy to feel the weight of winter settle in. Stressors at...
[In The Media] Compass Health Center Announces Expedited Admissions Process for ERs and IPUs to Accelerate Speed to Care
In response to increases in mental health crises leading to emergency room visits, Compass Health Center designs process to fast-track...
Supporting Clients in Crisis through the application of Dialectical Behavior Therapy
One person’s stressor is another person’s crisis. While we cannot always anticipate if, and or when, a crisis will happen,...
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How Chronic Pain Affects Mental Health: Understanding the Link
Chronic pain is more than just physical suffering—it’s an invisible epidemic affecting the quality of life for those trying to...
How to Ask for Mental Health Help
In the intricacy of human health, mental well-being holds significant weight. Yet, despite its importance, many hesitate to seek help...
[In The Media] Compass Health Center Announces Expedited Admissions Process for ERs and IPUs to Accelerate Speed to Care
In response to increases in mental health crises leading to emergency room visits, Compass Health Center designs process to fast-track...
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How to Ask for Mental Health Help
In the intricacy of human health, mental well-being holds significant weight. Yet, despite its importance, many hesitate to seek help...
[In The Media] Compass Health Center Announces Expedited Admissions Process for ERs and IPUs to Accelerate Speed to Care
In response to increases in mental health crises leading to emergency room visits, Compass Health Center designs process to fast-track...
Ask the Expert: Mental Health Insights from Our Maryland Psychiatry Team
At some point in life, most people will encounter mental health challenges. Whether dealing with symptoms of one’s own or...
