Katie Blaha, PhD

11/24/2025

Some moments don’t need to be fixed—they just need to be felt. 💛 Acknowledging “this is really hard” can be the most compassionate thing we do for ourselves. It’s a quiet act of courage and care.

What helps you stay present with yourself when life feels heavy?

11/23/2025

The holidays can trigger or exacerbate many psychological, emotional, and relational struggles, including comparing ourselves unkindly to others, struggling to maintain our boundaries, and feelings of jealousy, anxiety, sadness, and stress. ADAA offers guidance for how to cope with and protect against some of these experiences during the upcoming winter holidays.

It is easy to experience holiday season FOMO and imagine everyone else is out there celebrating with friends and family, delighting in their picture perfect moments while you are just getting through your days. Check out these action steps you can take to experience YOUR best life.

11/21/2025

The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) offers strategies for mitigating anxiety and depression during the holiday season for ourselves, while traveling, and while parenting.

The holidays can be an exciting time filled with family, traditions and good food, but it can also be a time of intense stress, anxiety and depression. Read this blog for ways to help destress during the holidays.

11/04/2025

Mayor Scott has announced funding for various crucially needed services, including food, childcare, housing, utilities, and employment assistance, for Baltimore city residents to mitigate the effects of the ongoing government shutdown.

Mayor Brandon M. Scott has announced a $4.68 million investment by the City of Baltimore to support residents and federal workers impacted by the ongoing government shutdown.

11/04/2025

Baltimore, mark your calendars! 📅 Next month, MOHS joins local agencies and partners for the Pathway to Assistance and Transition from Homelessness (PATH) Community Fair (Nov. 14–15), a two-day event focused on connecting Baltimore residents experiencing homelessness with essential services, care, and support. 

Together, we’re building stronger pathways to stability. 💛

10/28/2025

With the possibility of a drastic reduction in food-providing benefits (including SNAP) in Maryland as of November 1st due to the government shutdown (linked news article with more information in the comments), please find Baltimore-area free fridges and pantries, as well as pet pantries, in the linked resources below.

The link can also connect people who want to start a free fridge or pantry in their community to guidance offered by the Bmore Community Fridge Network.

BCFN coordinates free food, meals, and resources for Baltimore community fridges

10/16/2025

Feeling anxious? You’re not alone. In a world filled with uncertainty, anxiety can feel overwhelming. But there’s a simple way to ground yourself when those feelings arise.

The Soles of the Feet practice can help you stay centered in the face of anxiety. By focusing on the sensations in your feet, you can anchor your attention, calm your mind, and reconnect with the present moment.

✨ Want to try it out? https://vist.ly/4aixf

10/16/2025

Your words have power, especially the ones you say to yourself. Talk a little nicer to yourself today. 💙 You're doing your best, and that is always enough.

09/25/2025

🚪💜 Rapid Rehousing Program
Our RRH Program supports individuals 18+ with safe units and rental support so they can transition into permanent housing.

✨ Program features:
✔ Efficiency & 1-bedroom units
✔ Rental funding (6–12 months) through MOHS
✔ Housing assistance + case management

📌 MOHS Matched Referrals Only (for entry).

Because everyone deserves the chance to rebuild their life with dignity. 🌈

09/25/2025

How do you refer to your students? Taking the time to rephrase our binary language is so important! Using gendered language that doesn’t include all of your students is harmful, especially over the course of their educational career. Think about feeling othered or left out every day…week..month…the entire school year. Learn more in our chapter on “Daily Gender-Inclusive Practices” from our book Gender Inclusive Schools! Link to purchase the book in the comments!

09/25/2025