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SUMMARY:Still in the Fight – Comedy & Connection
DESCRIPTION:Join the Baltimore County Department of Health\, in partnership with the Baltimore County Veteran Suicide Prevention Coalition and Maryland National Guard\, on Friday\, March 20\, from 6:00–8:30 p.m. for a free suicide prevention training in Randallstown\, MD\, that blends comedy with life-saving education. Through humor and personal stories\, this program provides essential mental health first aid by demonstrating what an open\, supportive conversation looks like. No registration is required. Learn more. \n  \nFor More Information\, 410-887-3828 behavioralhealth@ baltimorecountymd.gov
URL:https://mdpsych.org/meetings/still-in-the-fight-comedy-connection/
LOCATION:Randallstown Community Center\, 3505 Resource Dr.\, Randallstown\, MD\, 21133\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T170000
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SUMMARY:2026 Best Practices Conference
DESCRIPTION:BPC 2026 Flyer \nAbout the Conference\nMaryland’s Office of Overdose Response is hosting this in-person conference on Tuesday\, March 31\, 2026. This all-day event will bring together leaders\, practitioners\, individuals with lived experience\, and community partners to strengthen our collective efforts to reduce overdoses across Maryland and to increase pathways to substance use recovery. \nThe theme of this year’s conference is “From Evidence to Impact.” \nThere is no cost to attend. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. \nEvent Details\nDate: Tuesday\, March 31\, 2026\nTime: 9 am–5 pm (doors open at 8:30 am for registration\, speakers begin at 9 am)\nLocation: Crowne Plaza\, Annapolis (173 Jennifer Rd\, Annapolis\, MD 21401)\nRegistration: https://forms.gle/TR5Qvoe1bQfG88VGA  \nAgenda\nThis conference will feature various breakout sessions on important topics related to substance use and overdose in Maryland. At present\, the organizing committee is working to finalize our selections for conference presentations. Additional details regarding our final agenda will be shared in the coming weeks. \n  \n 
URL:https://mdpsych.org/meetings/2026-best-practices-conference/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Annapolis\, 173 Jennifer Road\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T220000
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SUMMARY:Addiction Psychiatry
DESCRIPTION:Colorado\, Florida\, New Mexico\, Northern California\, Oklahoma\, and NYCPS are joining forces to host an educational webinar every second Tuesday in 2026 at 8pm Eastern. The events will be free for all APA members and 6 of the sessions will include CME. \nInformation and registration for the series can be found here.
URL:https://mdpsych.org/meetings/addiction-psychiatry/
LOCATION:Remote Participation Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260223T162742Z
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SUMMARY:Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The group will discuss “Three Bags Full” by Leonie Swan
URL:https://mdpsych.org/meetings/book-club-10/
LOCATION:Remote Participation Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T134905Z
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SUMMARY:2026 MPS Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Help us turn over the gavel to Tyler Hightower\, M.D.\, MPH\, incoming MPS President and welcome Michael Young\, M.D. as the MPS President-Elect and Rachna Raisinghani\, M.D. as Treasurer. \n\nAnita Everett\, M.D. will be presented with the 2026 MPS Lifetime of Service Award for her decades of devoted service to the organization.\n\n\nRobin Weiss\, M.D. will be presented with the 2026 Maryland Foundation for Psychiatry Anti-Stigma Advocacy Award for her extraordinary generosity of spirit\, humility\, and courage in openly sharing her personal journey of struggle with addiction and success in recovery as a young physician.  \n\n\nDeborah Rose\, M.D. will be presented with the 2026 Ikwunga Wonodi Social Justic and Health Equity in Psychiatry Award for demonstrating distinction in advocating for human rights and equity in psychiatric care.\n\n\n2025 MPS Paper of the Year Award will be presented to Christopher Morrow\, M.D. (ECP)\, Hiroe Hu\, D.O. (RFM)\, and Erin Wildermuth and Caroline Yi (Medical Students)\n\nClick Here for Ticket Purchase \nGeneral Member Tickets $85\nEarly-Career Psychiatrist Tickets $50\nResident-Fellow Member Tickets $35 \nThank you to our sponsors: \nMedical Mutual (Exhibitor)\nAvesta Ketamine & Wellness (Gold)\nSheppard Pratt (Gold)\nDr. Jimmy Potash and the Johns Hopkins Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (Silver)\nHarris Jones & Malone (Silver)\nNAMI Maryland (Silver)\nMindWork Group (Bronze)\nJohnson & Johnson (Bronze)
URL:https://mdpsych.org/meetings/2026-mps-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Mt Washington Tavern\, 5700 Newbury St\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21209\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland Psychiatric Society":MAILTO:mps@mdpsych.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T091000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T123000
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SUMMARY:MedStar Culture and Community Day
DESCRIPTION:MedStar’s Psychiatry Residents are hosting the first annual Culture and Community Day on May 7\, a half day symposium focused on a topic in cultural psychiatry chosen and spearheaded by the Baltimore Psychiatry Residents. \nThis year\, the topic of the symposium is Religion\, Faith\, and Psychiatry: A Dialogue on Culturally Responsive Care. Notable speakers include Rev. Trendce Hudson\, Dr. Crystal Watkins\, Dr. Paul Noufi\, Dr. Aliya Jones\, Dr. Hinda Dubin\, and Mr. Muhammad Jameel. \nIt is offered in person at MFSMC Kotzen Auditorium as well as virtually. \nTo RSVP\, contact Nishka Seth at Nishka.seth@medstar.net. \n 
URL:https://mdpsych.org/meetings/7129/
LOCATION:MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T200000
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SUMMARY:2026 Lemons to Lemonade Lecture
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday May 20\, 2026\, at 6:00pm EDT the Maryland Physician Health Program (MPHP) is excited to welcome Dr. Michael Heitt of Heitt Clinical & Corporate Consulting\, LLC who will present Focusing on CLEAR Ethics. Ethical principles and their application to professional conduct are essential to safe practice. Dr. Heitt will describe the CLEAR+ lenses model as a primary tool to assist in ethical decision making. \nRegister here for this VIRTUAL event. \nWhile registration for this 1 CME event is free of charge\, please consider a donation to MPHP to keep this series and their work with healthcare providers going.
URL:https://mdpsych.org/meetings/2026-lemons-to-lemonade-lecture/
LOCATION:Remote Participation Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T203000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
DESCRIPTION:Free virtual event. 1.0 CME Credit Available. \nPresented By: Humaira Siddiqi\, MD\, DFAPA \nProgram Learning Objectives – At the conclusion of this activity\, participants will be able to:\n• Identify the Psychedelic Assisted therapy (PAT) models\n• Recall the Bio-psycho-Social-Spiritual model of care\n• Discuss common terminology unique to Psychedelic treatments and therapies\n• Recognize the mechanism of action\, general dosing\, risks\, benefits and side effects of Ketamine\, Psilocybin and MDMA \nTo register\, please click here.
URL:https://mdpsych.org/meetings/introduction-to-psychedelic-assisted-therapy/
LOCATION:Remote Participation Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T190000
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SUMMARY:Community Psychiatry & Diversity Coalition Meeting
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URL:https://mdpsych.org/meetings/community-psychiatry-diversity-coalition-meeting-37/
LOCATION:Remote Participation Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T140000
DTSTAMP:20260612T151356Z
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SUMMARY:Pride Minds\, Pride Hearts
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Pride\, Community & Mental Wellness with NAMI Maryland\nA Celebration of LGBTQ+ Mental Health & Community\nNAMI Maryland is proud to invite you to Pride Minds\, Pride Hearts\, a special virtual event celebrating the strength\, resilience\, and well-being of LGBTQ+ individuals and communities. \nAs we honor Pride Month\, we recognize the importance of creating spaces where people feel seen\, supported\, and connected. This event will bring together community members\, advocates\, mental health professionals\, and allies for meaningful conversations focused on mental wellness\, belonging\, and empowerment. \nWhether you’re seeking support\, resources\, or meaningful connection\, this event welcomes you. \nRegister here
URL:https://mdpsych.org/meetings/pride-minds-pride-hearts/
LOCATION:Remote Participation Only
ORGANIZER;CN="NAMI Maryland":MAILTO:connection@namimd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T210000
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SUMMARY:Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The group will discuss “Theo of Golden” by Allen Levi.
URL:https://mdpsych.org/meetings/book-club-11/
LOCATION:Remote Participation Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T190000
DTSTAMP:20260814T170811Z
CREATED:20260814T170753Z
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SUMMARY:Substance Use Disorder: Evidence-Based Treatment Modalities and the 12 Steps
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday September 8\, 2026\, at 6:00pm EDT the Maryland Physician Health Program (MPHP) is excited to welcome back Greg Hobelmann\, MD\, MPH\, Co-CEO Ashley Addiction Treatment\, who will present Substance Use Disorder: Evidence-Based Treatment Modalities and the 12 Steps. Join us as Dr. Hobelmann defines SUD\, looks at levels of care\, discusses evidence-based treatment and how the 12 steps can be viewed as therapy. \nRegister here for this VIRTUAL event. \nHobelmann – 9.8.26- L2L_Flyer
URL:https://mdpsych.org/meetings/7178/
LOCATION:Remote Participation Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260824T152646Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T152646Z
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SUMMARY:Southern Psychiatric Association & Maryland Psychiatric Society Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Southern Psychiatric Association (SPA) & Maryland Psychiatric Society (MPS) Annual Conference! \nDuring this three-day Conference\, you will have valuable access to earn CME credits\, make connections with colleagues\, and experience the beautiful Inner Harbor in Baltimore. \nThis year’s theme centers on how science and technology intertwine\, work in tandem\, and are utilized to create a more robust care environment in psychiatry. \nSee attached agenda for speakers\, session topics\, and other meeting information. \nRegister for the conference here\nSCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS:\nWednesday\, 9/16 | Welcome Reception\nThursday\, 9/17 | CME Sessions & Social Event at Little Havana\nFriday\, 9/18 | CME Sessions\nSaturday\, 9/19 | CME Sessions & Farewell Dinner Gala \n \nIf you or your organization are interested in learning more about exhibitor or sponsor opportunities\, please contact Janet Bryan at 410-938-3452 or janet.bryan@sheppardpratt.org.
URL:https://mdpsych.org/meetings/southern-psychiatric-association-maryland-psychiatric-society-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore\, 550 Light Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21202\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Psychiatric Association":MAILTO:jbryan@sheppardpratt.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T140000
DTSTAMP:20260916T145118Z
CREATED:20260916T145118Z
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SUMMARY:22nd Annual Health Equity Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join the Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities for the 22nd Annual Health Equity Conference on Oct. 6\, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free\, in-person event focuses on helping community-based organizations build capacity\, strengthen implementation strategies\, and advance health equity across Maryland. Registration is required: bit.ly/MDHealthEquityCon26.
URL:https://mdpsych.org/meetings/22nd-annual-health-equity-conference/
LOCATION:Martin’s West\, 6817 Dogwood Road\, Windsor Mill\, MD\, 21244\, United States
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