Counseling can be the difference between struggling and succeeding at work, and expanding access can be a win-win for businesses and workers.
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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.
Waterville-area health professionals say getting outside this winter is especially important
The days are shorter and it’s cold, but outside activity has never been so important, area medical professionals say.
Commentary: Americans are failing our children by keeping them out of the classroom
The countries that have kept their kids in school have made it a national priority, sending consistent messages and sacrificing other conveniences.
Commentary: I’ll let my kids play football, despite my devastating injury
It will help provide them with a sense of purpose and empower them not to become victims of circumstance.
Insight: Don’t forget to laugh
Research shows that laughing is good for your mind and your body.
Worsening pandemic has increased demand for mental health services in Maine
Calls to both the Maine Crisis Line and the Intentional Warm Line have ticked back up as COVID-19 has spread in recent weeks.
Maine Voices: On National Take a Hike Day, make a plan to explore Maine trails this winter
In a year when we have not been able to gather with family and friends as we used to, our trail system can bring us together safely.
Maine Voices: It’s up to community to make young people feel that they matter
The Maine Resilience Building Network is starting a conversation that will affect our state’s economic and public health.
Sanford Medical Center opening psychiatric center to help ease shortage
Some patients needing mental health crisis beds have to wait days or weeks to get served in Maine.