Maine Voices: Why we need to talk about youth marijuana use and mental health

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Published
May 18, 2022

Maine Voices: Why we need to talk about youth marijuana use and mental health

Given cannabis’ accessibility in the community, it’s vital for adults to recognize the symptoms and initiate judgment-free communication.
Published
May 16, 2022

L.L. Bean silences the noise of social media for Mental Health Awareness Month

The Freeport-based outdoor retailer has paused its online posting and encouraged followers to spend time outside.
Published
May 11, 2022

Former Augusta mental health worker sentenced for sexual abuse of client

Wayne O. Draper, 57, of Pittston pleads no contest to Class D misdemeanor charges of unlawful sexual contact and unlawful sexual touching.
Published
May 11, 2022

Maine Voices: COVID exacerbated our society’s existing mental health crisis

Seeking help for behavioral health or substance use issues isn’t a sign of weakness. It’s actually a sign of strength.
Published
May 8, 2022

Our View: Too much mental illness goes untreated

The barriers to mental health services, including cost, access and stigma, can be overcome. But first, we have to talk about them.
Published
March 31, 2022

Maine Voices: Across Maine, we can do better to connect with our youth

Individuals, groups and systems must invest time, energy and caring into ensuring that every young Maine person understands how much they matter.
Published
March 20, 2022

Maine Voices: We are failing our promise to Mainers with mental illness

Jails and hospital emergency departments are no substitute for a functioning community-based system of care.
Published
March 17, 2022

Mills proposes an additional $19.7 million to support state’s behavioral health system

The governor wants to add the funding to her supplemental budget.
Published
March 9, 2022

Maine Voices: As pandemic instability fades, our mental crowding will ease

Even if things are not entirely ‘normal,’ the new norm has become a norm and requires less mental effort.
Published
March 6, 2022

Our View: Maine’s new surplus should fund mental health

State refund checks will help offset inflationary pressures on households, but higher prices are not our only problem.