Baltimore’s public markets will host mental health professionals to recognize May as Mental Health Awareness Month.
staff members of the Baltimore Behavioral Health System and the National Association of Mental Health Illnesses (NAMI) Baltimore Metropolitan Area will be featured in public markets around the city to provide customers with resources, information and advice for challenges related to mental health.
“While our primary mission for markets is food-based, we are also committed to the neighborhoods and communities we serve, and mental health plays a key role in the overall health of those communities,” said Paul Ruppert, director executive and president. of Baltimore Public Markets and Lexington Market, in a statement.
On May 18, NAMI staff share information about their free classes, support groups, performance programs, and volunteer opportunities at Hollins Market from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and at Broadway Market from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Also at Broadway Market that day, Baltimore native Charita Brown, author of “Defying the Verdict: My Bipolar Life,” will share her experiences living with bipolar disorder and address stereotypes related to mental illness.
On May 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Avenue Market, Behavioral Health System Baltimore will promote its “Here to Help” hotline, which is staffed by a professional to provide emotional and confidential support 24/7. week. The organization will also share tips for dealing with stress and a yoga professional will share exercises to reduce stress.
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Marcus Dieterle is the editorial director of the Baltimore Fishbowl. He returned to Baltimore in 2020 after working as deputy editor of the Cecil Whig newspaper in Elkton, Maryland. He can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter at @marcusdieterle.
