ME: Mental Health
ME women veterans request counselors for military sexual trauma
Advocates for women veterans, who've experienced sexual trauma while serving in the military, are asking state lawmakers for much-needed funding…
ME mental health care advocates push for services after Lewiston shooting
Advocates for mental-health care in Maine are applauding Gov. Janet Mills' push to increase access to services, following last year's deadly shooting …
Holidays, loneliness leave ME seniors vulnerable to online scams
It may be the season of goodwill, but advocates for the elderly say online financial scams only increase around the holidays. Conversations with a …
Subsidies protect most Mainers from ACA insurance cost hikes
Health care premiums are increasing again under the federal Affordable Care Act, but experts said continued subsidies should protect most Mainers …
More conversation, training urged to break stigma of suicide
Advocates for mental health in Maine say the stigma of suicide often prevents those most at risk from getting the help they need. The CDC reports …
Suicide Prevention Focus of New ME Bridge Barriers
Recently approved legislation provides funding for barriers on the Penobscot Narrows Bridge - a scenic but unfortunate hot spot for suicide attempts…
MaineCare Recipients Urged to Update Forms to Ensure Coverage
Public health advocates are working to ensure Medicaid recipients in Maine continue to have health care coverage as pandemic-era policies have ended…
Mental Health Advocates Reject Blame for Gun Violence Epidemic
Mental health experts say people with psychiatric diagnoses are being unfairly scapegoated for the gun violence epidemic in Maine and across America…
Broadband Funds Could Improve Mental Health Care in Rural ME
Health care providers in Maine hope an influx of federal dollars to expand high-speed internet service will improve access to mental health care in Ma…
Study Shows Benefits of Creativity for Youth Mental Health
Young people who engage in creative activities report a reduction in feelings of stress or anxiety, according to a new study. The Adobe Foundation …
ME Parents Struggle with Lack of Affordable, Accessible Child Care
CLARIFICATION: Percentages of students' reading and math scores were clarified. (12:46 p.m. MDT, June 14, 2023) Maine ranks 12th in the nation on …
'Climate Grief' Motivates Young Mainers to Take Action
The magnitude of climate change can feel overwhelming, creating a sense of so-called "climate grief" for some, but young climate activists say they …