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PublishedJanuary 2, 2022
Maine Voices: Recognition needed that first responders face growing mental health toll
I want to develop and maintain a culture where a law enforcement officer asking for help is applauded as an act of courage, says Maine’s U.S. Attorney.
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PublishedDecember 23, 2021
Commentary: One way to tackle America’s youth mental health challenge – change billing
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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PublishedDecember 19, 2021
Prominent Maine dentist was removed from association prior to his suicide
Dr. Jonathan Shenkin, 50, died by suicide on Aug. 23, a day after he lost his post on the Maine Dental Association.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2021
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.
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PublishedNovember 11, 2021
Our View: Veterans need us to keep our promises
A new VA facility in southern Maine shows a commitment to serving those who served the nation.
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PublishedAugust 22, 2021
Suicide attempts by children have spiked during the pandemic, especially among girls
And health care providers say they are seeing more children under the age of 10 thinking about or attempting suicide.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2020
Commentary: How Mainers can ‘make the call’ to save veterans from suicide
Warrior Call asks Maine veterans to reach out and connect with current and former battle buddies and let them know you care.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2020
Death of Brunswick teen who took his life a sign of pandemic’s toll on young people
The midcoast community is mourning the loss of a high school football player whose parents have cited the coronavirus pandemic as a factor affecting their son's mental health.
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2020
New Maine veterans task force works to reduce suicide by firearms, medication
The Maine Safer Homes Taskforce will distribute information related to gun and medication safety, hoping to curtail the state's higher-than-average rate of death by suicide in veterans.
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2020
Maine Voices: Reach out and help someone – suicide prevention is everyone’s responsibility
In a time of crisis, we must do a better job accepting mental illness as a disease that is no different from diabetes or a broken limb.
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