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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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
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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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 inHealth, Local & State, News
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.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Gun safes would save lives
A near-tragedy in Bath shows that a loaded gun should never be kept where a child could find it.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Owning up to our addiction to guns
The first step to recovery is admitting that you have a problem, and we do.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Texas Roadhouse CEO dies by suicide while battling ‘unbearable’ post-COVID symptoms, family says
Kent Taylor’s death highlights both the struggle of some COVID-19 patients to manage ‘long-haul’ symptoms that are still barely understood by doctors, as well as growing concerns that suicide risks have risen as pandemic-related depression and anxiety spike across the U.S.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
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.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Treat suicide as the public health problem it is
A new task force to help Maine veterans will do the important work of lowering the stigma that is getting in the way of care.