Addressing Mental Health Issues in Maryland: A Comprehensive Overview
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Addressing Mental Health Issues in Maryland: A Comprehensive Overview

According to the Maryland Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), approximately one in five adults in Maryland experiences a mental health condition each year. These conditions range from anxiety and depression to more severe illnesses such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. The impact of mental health issues extends beyond the individual, affecting families, workplaces, and communities.

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Polyamory 101: Understanding Terminology and Relationship Lessons
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Polyamory 101: Understanding Terminology and Relationship Lessons

Polyamory is a complex and nuanced approach to relationships that emphasizes consent, communication, and flexibility. While it may not be for everyone, the principles underlying polyamory offer valuable lessons that can enhance any relationship. By fostering open communication, managing jealousy, and embracing flexibility, individuals can build stronger, more resilient connections, regardless of their chosen relationship structure.

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Exploring Diverse Relationship Structures in Polyamory

Exploring Diverse Relationship Structures in Polyamory

What about relationship structures in polyamory?

There are many different ways to practice ethical non monogamy! We can go over a couple of them here. Everyone does poly (or polyamory, or relationship anarchy, or swinging, etc., etc., etc.) differently. Not only are the labels themselves subjective, but as described above, the way we use them has a lot of built-in variation as well.

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