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Join hosts Danielle Young and Wendy Grier as they delve into mental health, covering a wide range of topics, with special guest interviews that tap into the mental health needs within our diverse communities.

From shedding light on men’s depression, exploring the misdiagnosis of conditions like ADD and ADHD to providing insight in useful coping skills for anxiety and depression. Additionally, they’ll discuss the essentials to practice effective self-care and ways profoundly increase overall well-being.

Get ready for an insightful podcast that aims to “Make A Difference In Mental Health”!

Women and Trauma Discussion with Leidy Magdalena Mena
In this podcast with Leidy Magdalena Mena, you find out more about women and trauma. From reproductive rights to reconnecting with oneself, Leidy shares invaluable strategies and insights for navigating life's challenges. Discover the power of going back to your basics and prioritizing self-care.
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ADD and ADHD discussion with Dr. Verma
Are you concerned about your child's behavior and suspect an ADD or ADHD diagnosis? Our new podcast is just for you! Join Dr. Verma as she shares her expert insights on diagnosis, the best treatment options, and practical tips for handling a child with a diagnosis.
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Staff Spotlight – ABH Season 3 Episode 4
Listen in to this staff spotlight with one of our counselors, Molly Hennessy. She talks about her journey with ABH and her goals in helping bridge the gap of understanding of Autism in kids. Ultimately, her favorite thing about being a therapist is helping people and children understand their worth. Give the podcast a listen! ABH Podcast is hosted by Danielle Young, Behavioral Therapist, and Wendy Grier, Assistant Clinical Director, both located in the Greenbelt, MD office.
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Men and Depression | ABH Podcast S3 E3
Mr. Udokamma discuss how it can be harder for men to accept that they need therapy after being conditioned that they need to be strong and successful. It can be challenging for men, especially men in minority communities, to find the care they need. Listen to hear about platforms for men to find someone to talk to and advice on choosing a person. ABH Podcast is hosted by Danielle Young, Behavioral Therapist, and Wendy Grier, Assistant Clinical Director, both located in the Greenbelt, MD office.
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The Sleep Discussion | ABH Podcast S3 E2
Jonathan Englard, psychiatric prescriber from the ABH Baltimore and Carroll sites, joins Wendy and Danielle to discuss the importance of SLEEP. ABH Podcast is hosted by Danielle Young, Behavioral Therapist, and Wendy Grier, Assistant Clinical Director, both located in the Greenbelt, MD office.
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Making A Difference in Mental Health (Season 3 Premier) | ABH Podcast S3 E1
Danielle and Wendy are coming live from their new Podcast studio to usher in season 3 of their podcast. They discuss what is new in season 3 and give some teasers about upcoming topics that will surely have the audience wanting more! ABH Podcast is hosted by Danielle Young, Behavioral Therapist and Wendy Grier, Assistant Clinical Director, both located in the Greenbelt, MD office.
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PART II Trauma Discussion | ABH Podcast S2 E14
Janet Norris, Community Schools Therapist joins Danielle and Wendy to provide another perspective on trauma as it relates to children in the school system. ABH Podcast is hosted by Danielle Young, Behavioral Therapist and Wendy Grier, Assistant Clinical Director, both located in the Greenbelt, MD office.
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PART IV Discussion Roe v Wade & Season Final | ABH Podcast S2 E13
Danielle and Wendy provide concluding thoughts regarding the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v Wade. In addition, the ladies recap their Season 2 guests and highlight notable information. ABH Podcast is hosted by Danielle Young, Behavioral Therapist and Wendy Grier, Assistant Clinical Director, both located in the Greenbelt, MD office.
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Discussion on Roe V Wade Part lll: ABH Podcast S2 E12
Danielle and Wendy welcome two professional women to the podcast to discuss the impact of Roe v Wade. Leidy Magdalena Mena is an Afro-Latina Licensed Clinical Couple and Family therapist and owner of Luna Counseling Services, LCC in the DMV area. Kyla DeLaine is a government professional here in the DMV. ABH Podcast is hosted by Danielle Young, Behavioral Therapist and Wendy Grier, Assistant Clinical Director, both located in the Greenbelt, MD office.
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Discussion on Roe v Wade (Part 2) : ABH Podcast S2E11
Danielle and Wendy continue their conversation regarding Roe v Wade with returning guest Martin Caldwell, a behavioral therapist from the Greenbelt Site. Marty shares his clinical insights regarding the impact of Roe on his female clients.
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Significance of Roe Vs Wade: ABH Podcast S2 E10
Roe v Wade is a monumental women's rights law that the supreme court recently overturned, eviscerating the rights of women to choose and make decisions regarding their own bodies. Dannielle and Wendy sit down with Valerie Hernandez, Community Schools Therapist, to discuss the implications of this decision for clinical practitioners.
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Trauma Discussion Part 1: ABH Podcast S2E9
Given the amounts of trauma that the average person experiences in their lives today has compelled Wendy and Danielle to re-examine the meaning of trauma and explore new ways to manage it. Kyle O’Connor, PMHPNP- BC, Greenbelt Site Prescriber talks with Danielle and Wendy about trauma from the perspective of psychiatry. This is part 1 in a 2-part series on Trauma. ABH Podcast is hosted by Danielle Young, Behavioral Therapist and Wendy Grier, Assistant Clinical Director, both located in the Greenbelt, MD office.
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Discussing Men’s Mental Health | ABH Podcast S2E8
Francisco Silva, a new behavioral health therapist from the Frederick office, shares his mental health journey with Danielle and Wendy. June is Men’s Mental Health Month. ABH Podcast is hosted by Danielle Young, Behavioral Therapist and Wendy Grier, Assistant Clinical Director, both located in the Greenbelt, MD office.
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Highlighting ABH Therapist Chelsi Riffe’s Mental Health Journey | ABH Podcast S2E7
Danielle and Wendy continue spotlighting Mental Health Awareness Month by highlighting the amazing staff at ABH. ABH therapist Chelsi Riffe sits down with Danielle and Wendy to discuss her own personal mental health journey and how it lead to her becoming a successful therapist. The ABH Podcast is hosted by Danielle Young, Behavioral Therapist and Wendy Grier, Assistant Clinical Director, both located in the Greenbelt, MD office.
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Acknowledging Metal Health Awareness Month | ABH Podcast S2E6
Danielle and Wendy take some time to acknowledge that May is Mental Health Awareness Month and to pay homage to their colleagues. ABH Podcast is hosted by Danielle Young, Behavioral Therapist and Wendy Grier, Assistant Clinical Director, both located in the Greenbelt, MD office.
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How Does Race Influence Mental Health Services? | ABH Podcast S2E5
Race as a social construct has been studied since the inception of Slavery. Fast- Forward to the 21st century in which race remains the topic du jour. How does race influence mental health services, particularly for the clinician? In this episode, Danielle and Wendy explore the role of race with ABH therapist Martin Caldwell and the implications for mental health treatment. ABH Podcast is hosted by Danielle Young, Behavioral Therapist and Wendy Grier, Assistant Clinical Director, both located in the Greenbelt, MD office.
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Code Switching: What Is It?
What is “Code Switching”? Matt Rosado and Mike Harrison, from ABH Finance and Accounting Department have a discussion with Danielle and Wendy. ABH Podcast is hosted by Danielle Young, Behavioral Therapist and Wendy Grier, Assistant Clinical Director, both located in the Greenbelt, MD office.
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Code Switching: What Is It?
Valerie Hernandez, ABH Therapist and her sister Stephanie Hernandez talk to Danielle and Wendy about the impact of social media on mental health. ABH Podcast is hosted by Danielle Young, Behavioral Therapist and Wendy Grier, Assistant Clinical Director, both located in the Greenbelt, MD office.
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COVID-19 & Mental Health 2 Years Later | ABH Podcast S2 E2
Dr. TreSina Steger, ABH Therapist, joins us to discuss COVID-19's continued impact on school aged children and teens 2 years after the initial outbreak of the virus. The ABH Podcast is hosted by Danielle Young, Behavioral Therapist and Wendy Grier, Assistant Clinical Director, both located in the Greenbelt, MD office.
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Welcome Back to the ABH Mental Health Podcast | S2 E1
ABH Podcast is hosted by Danielle Young, Behavioral Therapist and Wendy Grier, Assistant Clinical Director, both located in the Greenbelt, MD Branch Office.
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Episode 20: October Series: Community Resources: Part II (Final)
Cohosts Wendy and Danielle recap their first podcast season by highlighting favorite moments from each guest. ABH Podcast is hosted by Danielle Young, Behavioral Therapist and Wendy Grier, Assistant Clinical Director, both located in the Greenbelt, MD office.
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Episode 19: October Series: Community Resources: Part II
Special Guest Tanya King-Wagner, therapist highlights women and the importance of their mental health in society. ABH Podcast is hosted by Danielle Young, Behavioral Therapist and Wendy Grier, Assistant Clinical Director, both located in the Greenbelt, MD office.
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Episode 18: October Series: Community Resources: Part II
Special Guest Tanya King-Wagner, therapist highlights women and the importance of their mental health in society. ABH Podcast is hosted by Danielle Young, Behavioral Therapist and Wendy Grier, Assistant Clinical Director, both located in the Greenbelt, MD office.
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Episode 17: October Series: Community Resources: Part II Play Episode
Special Guest Tanya King-Wagner, therapist highlights women and the importance of their mental health in society. ABH Podcast is hosted by Danielle Young, Behavioral Therapist and Wendy Grier, Assistant Clinical Director, both located in the Greenbelt, MD office.
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Episode 16: September Series: Community Resources: Part 1
ABH Podcast is hosted by Danielle Young, Behavioral Therapist and Wendy Grier, Assistant Clinical Director, both located in the Greenbelt, MD office.
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Episode 15: September Series: Community Resources: Part 1
This episode contains sensitive content, discussions and information on Human Trafficking and Sexual Abuse Awareness.
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Episode 14: Alzheimer community resources, featuring PG County GMAY Area Director Paula Nemoga
ABH ‘s Greater Maryland Adult and Youth (GMAY) Area Director for Prince George’s County, Paula Nemoga not only manages the therapeutic mentor program for adults and children.
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Episode 13: Special Guest Dorne Hill, Community Resources Series
Wendy and Danielle begin their 2-month series on discussing community resources. Their first guest is Dorne Hill, Senior Administrator for Crisis, Intake, and Trauma Services for Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
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Episode 12: Special Guest Madison Grier
Wendy and Danielle sit down with student, Madison Grier to get a young adult perspective on the pandemic and education.
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Episode 11: Greg Edmundson, Director of Student Welfare and Compliance for MCPS
Greg Edmundson, Director of Student Welfare and Compliance for the District Wide Services and Support for Montgomery County Public Schools.
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Episode 10: Steve Toews of Prince George’s County Affiliated Sante Group featured
Steve Toews, Program Manager for Crisis Response System through Affiliated Sante Group of Prince George’s County, shares his experience as a Clinical School Psychologist and weighs in on the COVID 19 Crisis in the school system.
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Episode 9: ABH Therapist, Stephanie Nelson-Butler is featured
Behavioral Therapist Stephanie Nelson Butler sits down with Danielle and Wendy to discuss her views on how COVID has affected her school-aged clients.
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Episode 8: Self-Care Wrap-up with Danielle and Wendy
Hosts, Danielle and Wendy wrap up the July series on self-care by recapping the guests on the show.
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Episode 7: Self-Care and Company Culture
Hosts, Danielle and Wendy have a candid conversation with ABH CEO, Dr. Vera Kurdian about the meaning of self-care and how she views it as an integral part of the company's culture.
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Episode 6: Self-Care and Movement
Tracy Steven Peal, Coach and Movement Specialist hails from Philadelphia to discuss his unique job and how he integrates self-care in his work and personal life.
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Episode 5: Self-Care and Psychiatry
ABH Medical Director, Dr. Lesly Baugh sits down with hosts, Danielle and Wendy to discuss psychiatry at ABH and how medication can be an integral part of self-care.
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Episode 4: Men’s Mental Health Month – Recap Danielle and Wendy
Hosts, Danielle and Wendy, recap their first month of podcasting by highlighting an ABH African American therapist who discusses his experiences being a mental health professional.
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Episode 3: Fatherhood and Mental Health
In celebration of Father’s Day, this is a special episode featuring three ABH behavioral therapists and one therapeutic mentor, all of whom are in different stages of fatherhood.
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Episode 2: Black Men and Mental Health
In celebration of Father’s Day, this is a special episode featuring three ABH behavioral therapists and one therapeutic mentor, all of whom are in different stages of fatherhood.
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Episode 1: Introduction to the ABH Mental Health Podcast
Advanced Behavioral Health (ABH), Inc. is an outpatient mental health clinic with 5 offsite locations in the state of Maryland to include: Baltimore, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Carroll, and Frederick Counties.
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