Mental Health
Five Tips for Nurturing Your Mental Health This Summer
Posted on: Thursday, July 18, 2024
Many people are glad when the cold and dark winter months are over. Spring brings renewal and color back into our lives as trees bud and bring forth new leaves, flowers bloom, and the grass turns green again. As we enter summer, most people feel better as the days grow longer and sunshine becomes more prevalent.
» Read moreInspiring Journeys: Laurel Hall’s Hagerstown and Frederick Campuses Honor Graduates
Posted on: Friday, June 14, 2024
Brook Lane's Laurel Hall School recently held graduation ceremonies celebrating a total of eight well-deserving high school graduates from the 2024 class. Three students graduated from the Hagerstown location, and five from the Frederick location. Each ceremony was unique and captured the spirit of its respective campus.
» Read moreBrook Lane to affiliate with Meritus, enhance care for region, state
Posted on: Thursday, June 13, 2024
Move supports a growing community need for mental health services Two long-standing local health providers will join together in July, as Brook Lane and Meritus Health will affiliate, vowing to expand access to mental health services across the region and state.
» Read moreFrom Helpless to Helpful: The Power of Mental Health First Aid
Posted on: Thursday, April 11, 2024
Upon registering for the mental health first aid course, I found myself pondering its relevance, questioning the necessity of mental health first aid in light of my position as a Family Support Specialist.
» Read moreLaurel Hall School Receives Type III Licensure to Expand Education Program Opportunities on Brook Lane’s Main Campus
Posted on: Friday, April 5, 2024
Brook Lane, Western Maryland’s largest non-profit mental health system is excited to announce that its Laurel Hall School in Hagerstown has officially amended the current type I licensure to include a type III education program
» Read moreBeyond Therapy: Building Resilience and Success with a Morning Mindfulness Routine
Posted on: Thursday, March 28, 2024
Conversations about therapy inevitably come up with my many clients, family members and friends. Discussions invariably lead to comments such as, “My therapist saved my life.” Or, “Therapy is just not for me.” To some extent, both of these statements lack validity. Therapy is not for those who need it—it is for those who want it.
» Read moreBrook Lane holds ribbon cutting for Child & Adolescent High Acuity Residential Crisis Pilot Program: could be replicated and expanded across the state
Posted on: Thursday, February 8, 2024
Brook Lane, Western Maryland’s largest non-profit mental health system held a ribbon cutting on Thursday, March 7 for its new Child & Adolescent High Acuity Residential Crisis Program.
» Read moreBrook Lane and Meritus Consider Opportunities to Partner
Posted on: Monday, January 29, 2024
Supporting a growing community need for mental health services: Brook Lane and Meritus consider opportunities to partner, enhance care for region and state
» Read moreSelf-Care Solace: Nurturing Wellness and Combating Loneliness
Posted on: Friday, December 22, 2023
The holidays are almost over and the hustle and bustle of the season is coming to a close. The increased interactions with loved ones will soon be replaced with regular routines and much less social engagement. It is an opportune time to shed some light on the challenges faced by those grappling with loneliness, particularly the elderly.
» Read moreSocial Boundaries and Holiday Health: Caring for Yourself and Others
Posted on: Friday, November 17, 2023
It has been said for many years that the holiday season comes earlier every year. Stores are flooded with festive merchandise before Halloween is even over. Songs and hymns such as the old familiar tune “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” play in stores, offices and on radio stations.
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