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2023 CHNA Mental Health Data
Mental Health
COMMUNITY INPUT
PRIMARY DATA
• Shortage of behavioral health practitioners
• COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated mental health issues
• 64% of the survey responded that Mental Health as the most important health problem in Calvert county
About half of all people in the United States will be diagnosed with a mental disorder at some point in their lifetime. Mental disorders affect people of all ages and racial/ethnic groups, but some populations are disproportionately affected. Estimates suggest that only half of all people with mental disorders get the treatment they need.
Primary Data
Mental Health and Mental Disorders was selected by 64% of survey respondents as a health issue in the community. All key informants spoke of mental health issues in the community, the need for more services including behavioral health practitioners, and specifically expressed concern for school-aged children, people with low income and older adults. Key informants stated that COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated mental health problems in the community. “More Mental Health and Behavioral Health Services” was noted as the most needed resource for the community (as selected by 41% of survey respondents). Additionally, 32% of survey respondents responded that during the past 30 days their mental health was not good between 1-5 days. Key informants and survey respondents expressed concern about the long waits to access mental health services.
With kids right now, there is not a provider accepting new children for therapy in Calvert County because there are not enough therapists to serve them. Everybody's full and has wait lists. That's concerning, because with kids, if you leave something to linger, it can actually get big enough to become a problem, as opposed to nipping it when someone's young and getting them right into short term treatment, they can sort of help them to meet their needs." - Key Informant
Secondary Data
From the secondary data scoring results, Mental Health and Mental Disorders ranked 6th in the data scoring of all topic areas with a score of 1.44. Further analysis was done to identify specific indicators of concern. Those indicators with high data scores (scoring at or above the threshold of 1.40) were categorized as indicators of concern and are listed in Table 12 in the CHNA. See Appendix A for the full list of indicators categorized within this topic.
Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Suicide
Value
Compared to:
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Suicide County: Calvert
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Suicide County: Calvert
16.5
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2012-2014)
Compared to:
MD Value
(9.2)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(12.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Prior Value
(14.7)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(9.0)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to decrease the suicide rate to 9.0 deaths per 100,000 population.</span></div>
HP 2030 Target
(12.8)
<div>MHMD-01: Reduce the suicide rate <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>
Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Adolescent Suicide and Intentional Self-inflicted Injury
Value
Compared to:
Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Adolescent Suicide and Intentional Self-inflicted Injury County: Calvert
Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Adolescent Suicide and Intentional Self-inflicted Injury County: Calvert
23.6
Hospitalizations per 10,000 population aged 10-17
(2021-2023)
Compared to:
MD Counties
(2017-2019)
The distribution is based on data from 20 Maryland counties.
MD Value
(7.4)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(18.6)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Adult Suicide and Intentional Self-inflicted Injury
Value
Compared to:
Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Adult Suicide and Intentional Self-inflicted Injury County: Calvert
Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Adult Suicide and Intentional Self-inflicted Injury County: Calvert
37.5
Hospitalizations per 10,000 population 18+ years
(2021-2023)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
MD Value
(30.1)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(40.0)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Alzheimer's Disease or Dementia: Medicare Population
Value
Compared to:
Alzheimer's Disease or Dementia: Medicare Population County: Calvert
Alzheimer's Disease or Dementia: Medicare Population County: Calvert
6.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
U.S. Counties
(2021)
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(7.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(6.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(7.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Pediatric Mental Health
Value
Compared to:
Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Pediatric Mental Health County: Calvert
Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Pediatric Mental Health County: Calvert
11.7
Hospitalizations per 10,000 population under 18 years
(2021-2023)
Compared to:
MD Counties
(2019-2021)
The distribution is based on data from 20 Maryland counties.
MD Value
(4.1)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(9.3)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
