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New book tells a Maine police officer’s story of mental health struggles

by Troy R. Bennett January 20, 2023January 19, 2023

“Living with Mr. Fahrenheit” chronicles the former University of Southern Maine police chief’s journey following her partner’s psychotic breakdown.

Opinion Contributor

Stress drains your body’s battery. Here’s how you can recharge it.

by Tribune Content Agency January 6, 2023January 6, 2023

How to combat ‘winter depression’ in Maine

by Julia Bayly November 26, 2022November 26, 2022

Opinion Contributor

Pay attention to the struggles of male college students

by Opinion Contributor October 19, 2022October 20, 2022

News

More than 40 percent of Maine high schoolers report mental health problems, new survey says

by Rose Lundy, The Maine Monitor September 22, 2022September 22, 2022

Curbing stress and anxiety could be as simple as going outside

by Julia Bayly September 11, 2022September 11, 2022

Be a man. Talk about your feelings.

by The BDN Editorial Board July 30, 2022July 30, 2022

An Aroostook school district is eliminating its resource officer to pay for more student mental health support

by Melissa Lizotte June 11, 2022June 10, 2022

Staffing issues will slow rollout of Maine’s new 988 mental health hotline

by Caitlin Andrews June 9, 2022June 9, 2022

A Day of Loving Kindness

by Stuart Hedstrom April 26, 2022

Letter: Maine needs to improve its mental health care system

by Opinion Contributor April 16, 2022April 16, 2022

Portland schools magnifying social services as student anxiety skyrockets

by David Marino Jr. April 6, 2022April 5, 2022

Opinion Contributor

Mental health support services, not jail, needed for our communities

by Opinion Contributor March 31, 2022March 31, 2022

News

State program offers ‘emotional first-aid’ for struggling Mainers

by Susan Cover, Spectrum News January 25, 2022January 25, 2022

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Mainers’ physical and mental health has gotten worse during the COVID-19 pandemic

by Caitlin Andrews January 20, 2022January 20, 2022

Kids who lost parents to COVID deserve help, advocates say

by Pew Stateline January 11, 2022January 11, 2022

A tough year reminded people that it’s OK not to be OK, and that we can all ask for help

by The BDN Editorial Board January 11, 2022January 11, 2022

Surgeon general warns of pandemic-driven youth mental health crisis

by Tribune Content Agency December 7, 2021December 7, 2021

New Hampshire child advocate highlights pandemic’s impact in annual report

by The Associated Press December 3, 2021December 3, 2021

Opinion Contributor

Maine’s shortage of behavioral health services is stressing emergency rooms

by Opinion Contributor December 2, 2021December 2, 2021