The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified longstanding problems with mental health care as the demand for treatment has increased, experts say.
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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.
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Commentary: The next hospital crisis is coming. Let’s hope the U.S. is prepared
Response teams that respect and protect patients and care providers are one essential solution for behavioral emergencies among people with dementia.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
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.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: A generation’s failure to launch
Having a job and working hard should be enough to secure a place in the economy. They are not.
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Maine Observer: A memory of kindness you cannot forget
The Portland YWCA is long gone, but it was once a haven and a home for women in need.
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Maine Voices: Social media is a double-edged sword, but it can be used for good
Words paired with images that resonate tell a story. And there are many, many positive stories to tell.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
New Cumberland garden to grow tulips – and hope
To help “smash the stigma” around mental illness, the Cumberland/North Yarmouth Mental Health Committee will also plant another garden in a few weeks in North Yarmouth.
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Another View: Instagram is no place for kids
Internal research at Facebook found that its photo-sharing app is having a terrible effect on teens’ mental health. So why is the company creating a new version for children?
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Rep. Brennan: Maine Legislature takes vital action on homelessness, property tax relief
Using state and federal funds, the Legislature adopted a three-pronged strategy to address these challenges, in Portland and statewide.