Hosted by Amelia Ryerse, Maryland Perspectives, on 97.9 FM Baltimore, features organizations across Maryland that make a difference in resident’s lives and we were thrilled to be part of the conversation. Dr. Marissa Leslie, Medical Director at Compass Health Center-Maryland spoke with Ameila about three signs that may indicate a teen needs more support. They also discussed common symptoms of school anxiety and strategies for using community resources.
You can listen to the episode here.
About Compass Health Center:
Compass Health Center provides immediate access to comprehensive, specialized mental health services, empowering individuals and families to receive the care they need when they need it. Children, adolescents, young adults, and adults are able to schedule a mental health assessment within 24 hours after the first phone call and begin treatment as soon as the next day. Our age-based approach to mental health treatment centers on three core principles: immediate access, comprehensive care, and specialization in areas such as trauma, OCD, school refusal, anxiety, depression, and co-occurring substance use and mental health.
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