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mental health

Published
March 27, 2017

Our View: Time for Maine to close state’s only youth prison

Geared toward correction, Long Creek is unequipped to treat most of those in its care.
Published
March 7, 2017

Maine Voices: We need to support the most vulnerable people in our state – those with mental illness

An important program is targeted for severe cuts in reimbursement as a result of DHHS reviews.
Published
January 19, 2017

Our View: Make connections with at-risk mothers to prevent the killing of newborns

Awareness, early intervention and support long before these women give birth are important, a Maine tragedy shows.
Published
January 8, 2017

Mental health services save lives

Scientific evidence shows improved outcomes for patients whose schizophrenia is caught by early diagnosis.
Published
January 3, 2017

Our View: Research only way to ease rising cost of Alzheimer’s

The U.S. is urged to put $2 billion a year into studying the disease, and we're halfway there.

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Published
November 25, 2016

Our View: Maine corrections chief right to speak up on Long Creek suicide

Commissioner Joseph Fitzpatrick should keep talking about the issues raised by this tragedy.
Published
October 28, 2016

Medical marijuana’s benefits don’t outweigh dangers of legalization

A York doctor endorses cannabis for medical use, but fears that Question 1 would encourage self-medicating and drive up prescription narcotic diversion.
Published
October 23, 2016

Analysis: Mainers suffering high anxiety over election

If Facebook rants and fights over bumper stickers are making you crazy, you're not alone. But election stress can be managed. Really.
Published
August 10, 2016

Our View: Mental health care access is vital to lowered anxiety

The Legislature must back Medicaid expansion to ensure treatment for Maine's poorest people.
Published
July 25, 2016

Our View: Gun debate should focus on everyday violence

Mass shooters get most of the attention even though they are a small part of the problem.