The link to the event should be: https://calvertlibrary.libnet.info/event/12889172. Full corrected release below
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Add to Calendar 2025-04-26 13:00:00 2025-04-26 14:00:00 America/New_York PTSD Support for Loved Ones Is your loved one dealing with PTSD and you aren’t sure how to best support them or you find yourself wondering how you can support your mental and emotional health and theirs? Hear from Retired Colonel Dr. Elspeth Cameron Ritchie (Army) on how to best deal with these challenges.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PTSD Support for Loved Ones: Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch Hosts Expert Presentation
North Beach, MD – Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch is pleased to announce an upcoming program titled “PTSD Support for Loved Ones,” scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. The event will feature a presentation by Dr. Elspeth Cameron Ritchie, MD, MPH, a retired U.S. Army Colonel and current Chair of Psychiatry at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
Dr. Ritchie brings extensive experience in military and veteran mental health issues, with a distinguished 28-year career in the Army and a focus on forensic psychiatry. Her expertise encompasses the psychological challenges faced by service members, veterans and first responders. PTSD can lead to symptoms such as flashbacks, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event, impacting both the individuals and their loved ones.
The “PTSD Support for Loved Ones” program aims to provide families and friends with a deeper understanding of PTSD, offering strategies to support affected individuals effectively. Dr. Ritchie’s presentation will cover:
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Understanding PTSD: An overview of the condition, its symptoms, and its impact on daily life and family life.
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Support Strategies: Practical advice for family members to assist loved ones in managing PTSD and also taking care of their own mental and emotional health.
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Resources: Information on local and national support services available to families and individuals dealing with PTSD.
The event will be held at the new Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, located at 4100 5th St, North Beach, MD 20714.
Attendance is free, but registration is encouraged due to limited seating. To register or for more information, please visit the Calvert Library website at PTSD Support for Loved Ones or contact Twin Beaches Branch at 410-257-2411.
This program is part of Calvert Library’s ongoing commitment to providing valuable resources and support to the community, addressing critical issues that affect residents’ well-being.
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Add to Calendar 2025-04-26 13:00:00 2025-04-26 14:00:00 America/New_York PTSD Support for Loved Ones Is your loved one dealing with PTSD and you aren’t sure how to best support them or you find yourself wondering how you can support your mental and emotional health and theirs? Hear from Retired Colonel Dr. Elspeth Cameron Ritchie (Army) on how to best deal with these challenges.
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Contact:
Sally Anderson
Public Services Librarian, Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch
Phone: 410-257-2411
Robyn Truslow
She/Her/Hers
Public Relations Coordinator
Calvert Library
850 Costley Way
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
410-535-0291 or direct # 667-803-0500
410-535-3022 (fax)
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