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PublishedApril 9, 2020
Commentary: Protecting Maine inmates from virus could expose abuse victims to harm
Each release plan must assess how the proposed bail modifications or furlough would affect the safety of a given abuse victim.
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PublishedApril 1, 2020
Commentary: Telephone forum will give Mainers a chance to speak about COVID’s impact
Wednesday night's event is a time to share medical, safety and financial concerns.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2020
Green Plate Special: The cure for what ails you could be a flapjack and a splendid stroll
Just remember to keep your (social) distance.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2020
‘Hope vs. hopelessness’ – navigating mental health diagnoses in the time of coronavirus
Those with existing mental health diagnoses are at higher risk of suicide and those with lower-level anxiety or depression might see their symptoms worsen in a time of great stress and uncertainty
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PublishedMarch 22, 2020
Commentary: The social side effects of social distancing
We are social creatures who cannot easily handle life without human contact. Fortunately, there are steps we can take to stay connected.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2020
Lawmakers push for money to strengthen Maine’s mental health crisis system
A bill before the Legislature would put roughly $1.2 million toward bolstering the state's mental health system in the hopes of freeing county jails of the burden of caring for the state's mentally ill.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2020
Lawmakers to propose intervention centers for mental health emergencies
Sen. Cathy Breen and Rep. Charlotte Warren will present recommendations Monday from a mental health working group and urge support for a bill to create four regional mental health centers.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2020
Commentary: Working together to reach Maine people at risk and in crisis
As commissioners of the Maine departments of Health and Human Services and Corrections, we work toward making some of our services unnecessary.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2020
Commentary: Maine police working together to defuse mental health crises
The evidence-based Crisis Intervention Team Program helps people access treatment and diverts them from the criminal justice system.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2020
Our View: Depictions of new motherhood shouldn’t be so scary
An ad rejected from the Oscars showed postpartum life as it usually is.
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