mental health Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Health of many Mainers depends on bill in Congress, Medicaid expansion

by Malory Otteson Shaughnessy Special to the Press Herald June 15, 2017June 14, 2017

We need to demand help for the poor, people over 50, those at risk from substance use disorder and even taxpayers.

by The Editorial Board June 14, 2017June 14, 2017

A bill to boost MaineCare payments to evidence-based caregivers should have been a shoo-in; instead, it’s stalled.

by Victoria Vest Special to the Telegram June 11, 2017June 11, 2017

The mother of a girl who took her own life last year pleads with the community to take mental health care seriously.

by Sara Paulsen Special to the Press Herald June 6, 2017June 5, 2017

Liam has changed my life, and now my relationships are stronger and healthier than ever before.

Veterans testifying in support of the bill say it is needed to address shortcomings of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

by The Editorial Board April 5, 2017April 5, 2017

At a time when help is desperately needed, Maine is making it harder for at-risk kids to get it.

by Alison Beyea Special to the Press Herald March 31, 2017March 31, 2017

Problems at Long Creek started with failures at the Department of Health and Human Services.

by The Editorial Board March 27, 2017March 26, 2017

Geared toward correction, Long Creek is unequipped to treat most of those in its care.

by Franklin Brooks Special to the Press Herald March 7, 2017March 6, 2017

An important program is targeted for severe cuts in reimbursement as a result of DHHS reviews.

by The Editorial Board January 19, 2017January 18, 2017

Awareness, early intervention and support long before these women give birth are important, a Maine tragedy shows.