mental health Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: State’s inaction on treating mental illness leaves many at risk

by Jeanne Allen Gore Special to the Press Herald July 26, 2018July 26, 2018

One mother’s traumatic and heartbreaking ordeal with a troubled adult son is hardly unique.

by JEFFREY BARKIN, CHARLES BERNACCHIO AND CATHERINE RYDER Special to the Press Herald July 19, 2018July 19, 2018

The good news is there are treatments that can reduce the suffering for those who have mental health issues.

by The Editorial Board July 17, 2018July 16, 2018

Maine needs a functioning system of care as well as police training and jail improvements.

Involuntary committals are up, as are related service calls, forcing a shift in how authorities train for and perform their jobs.

by Ryan M. Earl Special to the Chicago Tribune July 6, 2018July 5, 2018

Video games can provide people with a chance to safely explore who they want to be and how they want to interact with the world.

by Harlan Baker Special to the Telegram June 17, 2018June 15, 2018

Suicide is in the news, and that was the day that my father took his own life when I was 12 years old.

by THE EDITORIAL BOARD June 12, 2018June 12, 2018

The causes are varied and complex, but one thing is clear: Reaching out to those in despair can save lives.

by Mark Swann May 13, 2018May 12, 2018

Helping those suffering from mental illness or substance abuse will require empathy, commitment and funding from the public and private sectors.

by The Editorial Board May 2, 2018May 2, 2018

Legislators should override the governor’s veto of a bill to expand school-based resources for at-risk students.

The disconnectedness our kids feel can allow emotional struggles to fester into personal crisis.