Targeting the structural roots of our workforce deficit will help ensure that our young people are cared for and short-circuit crises.
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New peer support center offers Portland youth a mental health resource
The Portland Peer Support Center will give youth a chance to connect with others their age through drop-in hours, support groups and activities.
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Maine Voices: We need more awareness of mental health stresses on Maine’s fishermen
Include fishermen in policy decisions that affect them, invest in programs that support their ability to continue to work and create opportunities for them to seek mental health support.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: COVID malaise will leave a mark
We are going to learn about the long-term effects of living through a crisis that never ends.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Pandemic fuels rising reports of anxiety and depression among Maine students
As the pandemic continues to disrupt normal routines, students are finding it more difficult to learn and interact with their peers, according to school-based mental health workers statewide.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Uncommon college doctor removed mental health therapy’s stigma – on campus and off
The notably successful methods of Aldo Llorente, who ran Bowdoin’s Counseling Center for 10 years, might be adapted at other colleges.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Let’s hold space for others this holiday season
Amid the sparkle, the lights, the parties and the traditions, it’s important to remember those who are grieving.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: We need to address burnout among Preble Street caseworkers
Mental exhaustion drives up turnover among staff and undermines the agency’s capacity to serve clients.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Augusta summit takes on cracks in mental health system
The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified longstanding problems with mental health care as the demand for treatment has increased, experts say.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Working together to break the cycle of youth homelessness
The scope of this problem is daunting, but major efforts are underway in Maine to address it – involving partners across various sectors and youth who’ve been there.