Maryland Psychological Association

04/03/2026

Help is available. ☀️

No matter what you’re experiencing, confidential support is available 24/7/365 for mental health and substance use needs. You never have to face it alone.

💙 Help yourself & share to help others: samhsa.gov/find-help

04/02/2026

Today, on World Autism Awareness Day, the Maryland Psychological Association joins communities around the world in recognizing and celebrating individuals on the autism spectrum.

Autism is part of the rich diversity of human experience. As psychologists, we are committed to promoting understanding, supporting evidence-based care, and advocating for inclusive environments where individuals with autism can thrive.

Let’s continue to listen, learn, and work together to build a more inclusive and supportive world for all.

04/02/2026

Celebrating Autism Acceptance Month by recognizing the strengths, perspectives, and contributions of autistic individuals.

From creativity and deep focus to empathy, humor, and unique talents—these are not limitations, but differences that enrich our communities.

Let’s continue to move beyond awareness and toward acceptance, inclusion, and respect. 💛

04/01/2026

April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to move beyond awareness and focus on understanding, inclusion, and respect.

Autism is not one-size-fits-all. Each individual brings unique strengths and perspectives.

Let’s commit to listening, learning, and creating spaces where everyone feels valued.

Learn more here: https://researchautism.org

04/01/2026

Wishing all who celebrate a meaningful and peaceful Passover. May this season of reflection, resilience, and renewal inspire hope, connection, and freedom for all. Chag Sameach from the Maryland Psychological Association!

03/31/2026

Helpful guidance on evaluating credibility in social media posts from the Public Health Collaborative: [https://publichealthcollaborative.org]

03/30/2026

MPA’s In Your Neighborhood is back—and what a wonderful return!

On Friday, March 27th, we gathered for our first In Your Neighborhood event since 2020. A big thank you to Selena Snow for hosting, and to everyone who joined us despite the rainy weather. It was so great to reconnect in person and catch up with one another. Selena was a gracious host, and the treats were definitely a highlight!

Photos include our President, Stephanie Wolf; Selena with Rebecca Resnik (who will host an upcoming IYN in June); and many familiar faces.

Interested in hosting a future In Your Neighborhood event? Feel free to send us an email.

We’d love to see you at the next one!

03/19/2026

"So You Want to Bring Your Dog to Work?"
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Gaithersburg, MD
6 CE Credits

Co-Sponsored by the Maryland Psychological Association and hosted by

Learn more and register here:
https://www.kentlandspsychotherapy.com/aat-ceu/

03/13/2026

Check out the latest volume of The Maryland Psychologists. This edition centers on the topic, "Rethinking “Healthy Screen Use” with Teens: A Conversational Approach to Digital Wellbeing for Research and Practice".

We want to thank the authors and editors for their invaluable contributions! We deeply appreciate your efforts, openness, and expertise.

Read TMP Volume 70:https://mpa.memberclicks.net/assets/2026/The%20Maryland%20Psychologist%20Issue%2070%20FINAL.pdf.pdf

03/12/2026

Did you know that membership with the Maryland Psychological Association provides psychologists with valuable resources, advocacy, professional connections, and continuing education opportunities?

MPA is dedicated to supporting psychologists across Maryland while advancing the profession and protecting the communities we serve.

03/12/2026

Discover Social Media TestDrive, an educational platform with interactive tools designed to teach youth, families, and professionals how social media works and how to use it responsibly.

Welcome to the Social Media TestDrive official website!

03/12/2026

Read more about anxiety in kids and teens in APA's primer: https://at.apa.org/938806

Kids and teens don’t always have the words to explain how they’re feeling.

When teachers and parents learn to recognize physical warning signs, they can respond with support instead of confusion.

Learn more from APA’s mental health primer on anxiety: https://at.apa.org/938806