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President Calls Health Care a Right, Says Republicans Worried Obamacare Will Succeed
Days before a key provision of his health care law takes effect, President Barack Obama told an audience in Prince George’s County Thursday that affordable health care in the United States is a right and not a privilege and called on Maryland to help spread the word about the Affordable Care Act.
Gun Control Crusader Sarah Brady Visits Annapolis and Praises Gov. O’Malley’s Gun Proposals
Sarah Brady, spokeswoman for the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence and wife of former White House Press Secretary James Brady, called Gov. Martin O’Malley’s decision to beef up restrictions of firearm access by the mentally ill “very important.”
College Park Murder-Suicide Raises Questions About Gun Background Checks for Mentally Ill
Tragic events at UMD raised questions about the effectiveness of state gun laws in preventing the sale of deadly firearms to those suffering from mental illness.
Areas with Higher Rates of Gun Ownership Have Higher Rates of Suicide
Studies show that higher gun ownership rates in a given area mean higher suicide rates, whether committed by gun or another method.
Universities Reassess Mental Health Services in Wake of Maryland Shooting
Universities find themselves walking a difficult line as they strive to balance the rights of students with disabilities and campus safety, say experts in the wake of the shooting deaths of two students Tuesday.
Despite Gains, Outdated Language Still Used by Media When Describing Mental Illness and Disability
Poor word choices still pop up in the media, especially in headlines where political correctness may be sacrificed in favor of cleverness.
Baltimore Center Brings Hope to Homeless Struggling With Mental Illness
The HOPE Wellness and Recovery Center has provided a critical safety net for the homeless since its opening in February 2001
Md. Officials Challenged by Jump in Mental Patients Needing Treatment
As Maryland debates further shifts of the mentally ill population from institutional to community-based care, it’s being challenged by an explosion of patients in need of treatment, officials say.
Peer Support Helps Institutionalized Patients Take Control of Their Lives
John Allen, a former psychiatric patient, runs support groups and one-on-one sessions with patients transitioning out of mental institutions.