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Welcome to the Mental Health Association of Frederick County!

June 9, 2009

MHA Staff

The Mental Health Association (MHA) promotes mental wellness and supports those with mental illness by providing advocacy, education and direct service programs. Founded in 1965, MHA is a private, nonprofit agency serving Frederick, Washington, Allegany, Garrett and Carroll County residents. 
 
MHA currently provides over 15 major programs for children, youth, families and senior adults.  We pride ourselves on always being available, accessible, and responsive to the changing needs of our community.
 
Please take time to learn a little more about MHA on these pages. To request services, provide feedback about our website, or to sign up for our e-newsletter, please click “Contact Us” at the bottom of this page.
 
Thank you for your interest in the mental health of our community!

Sincerely,

Patricia G. Hanberry M.A.
Chief Executive Officer
 
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Despite military efforts, troops still shy from seeking mental care

By Leo Shane III, Stars and Stripes
Mideast edition, Monday, January 25, 2010

WASHINGTON — The Army staff sergeant knew something was seriously wrong when he still couldn’t sleep weeks after returning from Afghanistan. But he never considered going to Army psychiatrists.

"There’s still too much of a stigma in the military with seeing a therapist," said the solider, who asked to remain anonymous. "People are going to call you psycho. Even if people just see you going into the mental health offices, they’re going to think you’re crazy."

The sergeant did get help, but through the non-profit counseling organization Give an Hour. He’s been seeing a psychiatrist for nearly two years now, after duty hours and without his colleagues’ knowledge.

Military officials have redoubled efforts over the last year to encourage troops like that solider to seek therapy for a range of post-combat mental health issues, before they grow into destructive habits or criminal behavior. But most of those efforts have focused on ways to pull troops into military counseling programs, and outside groups say those official programs still lack the compassionate, trustworthy approach needed to appeal to those suffering from psychological trauma.

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