Women have almost double the incidence of psychiatric illness throughout their lifetime compared with men, with many potential contributing factors. We also know the hormonal changes that women experience during the lifespan can trigger or worsen mental health problems, including mood disorders. Despite the extensive research literature, psychiatry training programs do not require women’s mental health specific training. Experienced providers specializing in this area are scarce and access is often unattainable due to out of pocket costs.
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All services are currently provided via telehealth
In addition to maintaining professional licensure, relationships with academic health centers, and participation in professional organizations, our physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician’s assistants have received specialized training in reproductive psychiatry and participate in ongoing education utilizing The National Reproductive Curriculum in Psychiatry. We adhere to the highest standards set by the National Centers of Excellence in the field of reproductive and perinatal psychiatry.
Rather than dictate treatment plans to our patients, we educate our patients about all care options available, the risks and benefits of each treatment, and the most up to date research. Providers and patients then collaboratively develop treatment plans that meet the patient's needs while also adhering to the patient's values.
Our providers teams are interdisciplinary and include physicians, nurse practitioners, physician's assistants, therapists, and nutritionists. We believe the different training perspectives and areas of expertise represented by our treatment teams serve to strengthen the management of our patients.
We utilize the most current, peer-reviewed scientific research to inform our treatment options. In order to provide cutting-edge interventions, PAM created a research division that collaborates with scientists in the private sector to contribute to the research literature and advance the mental health field.
Our providers are committed to providing trauma-informed care that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, and compassion for our patients and our staff.
Our providers are sensitive and responsive to the diverse values, beliefs, religions, nationalities, sexualities, and gender identities of our patients. We offer treatment options with a Spanish-speaking psychiatrist in order to increase access to women in historically underserved communities.
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Our office practices have evolved with a focus on environmental sustainability. In action, this involves reducing waste, reducing energy consumption, and utilizing office products that are sustainably and ethically sourced. Our commitment to sustainable practices helps to build a healthier community and a happier workplace.
Member of The Climate Psychiatry Alliance and My Green Doctor
To Contact The Women’s Mental Health Center, Call: (410)-823-6408 extension 1121, click below to fill out our online contact form, or email WMHC@PAMLLC.US
Psych Associates of Maryland provides comprehensive psychiatric services by a group of competent, independent practitioners. We diagnose and treat children, adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population.
