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Year in Review: 2022
Year in Review: 2022A new year and new opportunities await! As we recover from the pandemic, deal with changing social norms, and explore new behavioral health landscapes, we want to thank everyone in the PDG community for joining us on this journey. Together, we’re...
The Mayor Adams Involuntary Hospitalization Directive
The Mayor Adams Involuntary Hospitalization DirectiveHow to effectively treat those with mental illness recently made the news when New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a new directive to move those with mental illness from the streets to inpatient psychiatric...
Maryland’s Broken Payment System
Maryland's Broken Payment SystemHow do payments work? Currently, Maryland behavioral health (BH) services are “carved out,” meaning they’re processed separately from other medical services. This allows community providers the flexibility to hire effectively, serve...
Mental Health in the Classroom: Teacher Tips & Tricks
Mental Health in the Classroom: Teacher Tips & TricksTeachers face the challenge of corralling young people into a room to stay focused, learn, finish work, behave, and stay safe. With countless backgrounds, cultures, learning styles, and personalities, this can...
Suicide
SuicideSuicide is the 12th leading cause of death in the US and the 2nd leading cause among people aged 10-34. In 2020 alone, there were an estimated 1.2 million suicide attempts (source: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention). What Causes It Suicide is when...
Spotlight on PDG Therapeutics
Spotlight on PDG TherapeuticsDid you know PDG has a robust counseling practice dedicated to improving mental health across Maryland? PDG Therapeutics has long provided comprehensive, compassionate therapy to children, adults, couples, and families in both individual...
Suicide Lifeline 988
Suicide Lifeline 988Suicide Lifeline 988 Has Launched! Starting this month, those dealing with suicidal ideation or other mental health crisis all across the United States can call 988 to get immediate help from licensed counselors. The new number offers a more...
PDG Receives Three-Year CARF Renewal for Third Time
PDG Receives Three-Year CARF Renewal for Third TimePDG Receives Highest Level of CARF Accreditation for Third Time MILLERSVILLE, MD - Partnership Development Group (PDG, Inc. and PDGRS, Inc.) earned another three-year accreditation from CARF International May...
Mental Health Month: Impactful Influencers
Mental Health Month: Impactful InfluencersMental Health Awareness Month is dedicated to increasing awareness, expanding treatment, and improving the lives of all those dealing with mental illness. In recent years, the #EndtheStigma campaign during this month and...
Early Interventions in Mental Health
Early Interventions in Mental HealthWhile researchers still haven’t determined the exact nature and root cause of behavioral illness, professionals can identify the clear patterns and treatment modalities that have proven results. Early intervention is just one...