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December 19th, 2022

ME health organizations providing supports for lonely residents

By Andrew Cromarty

Maine is in the midst of a loneliness health crisis and the state’s health organizations are focusing...

December 18th, 2022

RI hospital eligible for $30-$40M Medicaid funding due to standalone psych facility

By Christina P. O'Neill

The state-run Eleanor Slater Hospital (ESH) in Cranston, RI has created a standalone psychiatric...

December 17th, 2022

Bridging the divide: Walking the talk

By Alan Bodnar Ph.D.

Last month, my reflections on the passing of a friend on the other side of the culture wars divide led me to the importance of common ground and common sense in bridging the...

December 17th, 2022

Some say new text revisions to DSM not so minor

By Eileen Weber

Earlier this year, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition, (DSM-5) had...

November 4th, 2022

Survey shows pandemic added to youth mental health struggle

By Danielle Ray

The pandemic wreaked havoc with so many lives and mental health is just one issue at the forefront with which people of all ages continue to struggle.

According to the...

November 4th, 2022

New Hampshire deal would mean more mental health beds

By Eileen Weber

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced a deal with SolutionHealth to...

November 3rd, 2022

Panel recommends anxiety screenings for adults

By Andrew Cromarty

On September 20, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force issued a draft recommendation statement for...

November 2nd, 2022

Bridging the divide: Common ground and common sense

By Alan Bodnar Ph.D.

Our friend Jim died this summer. He was my friend, but I use the word “our” because we were six, friends since high school, who have managed to stay in touch through all...

October 8th, 2022

DOJ investigation finds over-institutionalization of ME children

By Eileen Weber

Following an investigation of the children’s behavioral health system, Maine’s Department of Justice...

October 8th, 2022

Mass Shooting and mental illness: Is there really a link?

By Eileen Weber

Mass shootings happen in this country with alarming regularity. When they happen, there is often an...