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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...
[In The Media] It’s Time to Address the Illinois Mental Health Crisis | Daily Herald
In the November 7th issue of the Daily Herald, Dr. David Schreiber, MD, CEO and Co-Founder of Compass Health Center,...
Advancing Mental Health in Maryland: A Community Conversation
On October 30, 2024, Compass Health Center brought together top mental health advocates and experts for an impactful community conversation....
Compass Health Center Strengthens Specialty Mental Health Services with the Appointment of Dr. Chad Wetterneck as Senior Vice President of Clinical Development & Excellence
For Immediate Release: This strategic appointment reinforces our commitment to specialized treatment in OCD, Trauma, Mood and Substance Use Disorders...
One Year of Making a Difference: Compass Health Center – Silver Spring’s Journey
As we reflect on our first year providing immediate access to specialized mental health care in Silver Spring, Maryland, we...
[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
[In The Media] Compass Health Center Increases Access to Mental Health Programs by Becoming In-Network with CareFirst BCBS, supporting members throughout Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia
More residents in the region will now have access to psychiatry and mental health services through Compass Health Center, now...
Intrusive vs Impulsive Thoughts: Understanding the Difference
Intrusive and impulsive thoughts are two cognitive processes that often are mistaken for one another. Though their characteristics may initially...
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,...
Understanding the Need for Immediate Mental Health Care
Why Treatment Length Matters When someone falls seriously ill or injures themselves, they require immediate medical attention to allow them...
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...
Compass Health Center Opens to Address Mental Health Crisis in Maryland
Photo Left to Right: Marissa Leslie, MD, Medical Director, Compass Health Center, Senator Will Smith, MD – District 20, David Schreiber, MD,...
Compass Health Center Announces Expansion to Maryland Addressing Urgent Need for Quick Access to Comprehensive Mental Health Care In-person and Virtually Across the State
Compass Health Center Announces Expansion to Maryland Addressing Urgent Need for Quick Access to Comprehensive Mental Health Care In-person and...
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...
Which Mental Health Diagnoses are Treated at the PHP/IOP Levels of Care at Compass?
Why Treatment Length Matters
What to Listen to, Read, and Watch this Winter | Family Action Network’s Executive Director, Lonnie Stonitsch, Shares her Picks with the Compass Community
How Do I Know Which Type of Mental Health Treatment is Right for Me? | A Clinician’s Guide to Understanding Levels of Care
When you think of therapy, you likely envision sitting on a couch in a therapist’s office or at your home...
Compass Virtual Welcomes Justine Mitchell to Leadership Team with Plans to Increase Access to Life-Saving Behavioral Health Treatment for Individuals Throughout Illinois and Beyond
Compass Health Center adds a new head of virtual services to expand access to high-quality, intermediate levels of behavioral health...
Chicago Behavior Center Utilizes Innovative Virtual Reality to Treat Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Anxiety Disorders
Compass Health Center Now Elevating Comprehensive Treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Anxiety Disorders with Innovative Virtual Reality Care CHICAGO, Oct....
PHP/IOP Behavioral Health Reacts to Maryland Teen Suffering in Waiting Room for 76 Days; Provides Critical Solution to Ongoing Crisis
Compass Health Center PHP/IOP Programs Provide Solution to Nationwide Mental Health Crisis for Teens CHICAGO, Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)...
Three Ways to Identify Emotions to Help Navigate Your Feelings | A Clinician’s Guide for Improved Mental Health
As curious as it may sound, it can be hard at times to pinpoint exactly how we feel. Similarly,...
Compass Anywhere | When you need more support for your mental health, PHP/IOP can help
Compass Anywhere There is a solution for getting life back on track. It’s convenient. It works. It’s about the individual....
Inclusive Holiday Hosting: A Clinician’s Guide to Practicing Affirmative Language
Author: Jenny Finnerman, LCSW, Associate Director of Clinical Learning and Development By now, you have likely noticed the abundance...
5 Ways Coloring Supports Mindfulness (Downloadable Worksheets)
Did you know that coloring can help improve your mental health through practicing mindfulness? Here are five ways coloring supports being in the here...
Compass Health Center In-Network with Optum/United Behavioral Health Beginning July 15, 2022
[Press Release] Chicago, Illinois, July 11, 2022 – Compass Health Center announced today that it will be in-network with Optum/United...
5 Barriers to Accessing Behavioral Health Treatment
Even though the rate of mental health disorders between rural and urban areas is similar in the US, those living...
OCD & Complex Anxiety FAQs: Interview with Compass Health Center’s Clinical Expert Jennifer Smith, LCPC
Interviewed by: Alexander Perez, Social Media & Multimedia Manager
How Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) Treats OCD at Compass Health Center
Oftentimes, Obsessive-Compulsive and Complex Anxiety disorders (OCD) can influence the way individuals engage with life and how they choose to...
Self-care tips for dealing with pandemic-related anxiety: FACE COVID
Downloadable Resource: Self-care tips for dealing with pandemic-related anxiety
Making Mental Health More Accessible: The Rise of Online IOP and PHP
The landscape of mental health care has transformed in recent years, with virtual care becoming a critical component of treatment...
How to Foster Closeness & Communication with your Kids this Holiday Season
Downloadable Resource for Parents: “How to Foster Closeness & Communication”
10 Tips from our Young Adult Group Therapists for Reducing Stress
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Dr. Claudia Welke: Breaking Barriers in the Mental Health Care Industry
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 80 percent of the healthcare workforce is made of women but fewer than...
6 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health During COVID-19
It’s no surprise that living amid a global pandemic has brought an overwhelming rollercoaster of emotions along with a sense...
