An important program is targeted for severe cuts in reimbursement as a result of DHHS reviews.
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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.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Mental health services save lives
Scientific evidence shows improved outcomes for patients whose schizophrenia is caught by early diagnosis.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
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.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
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.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
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.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
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.
Posted inNation & World
Mental health of suspect in attack attempt on Trump in the spotlight
Authorities, family members and others say Michael Steven Sandford had been treated for obsessive compulsive disorder and anorexia, and he also had Asperger’s syndrome.