This July, we celebrate BIPOC Mental Health Month. Also named Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in honor of the renowned teacher, author, advocate and journalist, BIPOC…
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As a parent or caregiver, it can be worrying to see your child or teen struggling and not know how to help. Mental health challenges can show up in many…
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Our emotions, thoughts, and experiences—and how we cope with them—influence our daily life, relationships, and physical health. The way we respond to life’s challenges and develop healthy habits is what…
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Having good mental health positively affects our lives and the people around us. By taking care of ourselves, we can meet our responsibilities, help others, and find happiness. If you’re…
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Every child needs a stable attachment to at least one parenting adult—it’s key to one’s development and well-being. But sometimes, a child’s home environment does not meet their safety and…
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. First observed in the U.S. in 1949, this month is dedicated to raising awareness and educating the public about mental and behavioral health care,…
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April is Occupational Therapy Month. Since 1980, we’ve used this month as a chance to celebrate occupational therapy service providers and the work they do to help people overcome challenges and participate in daily life. At Spurwink, our occupational therapy…
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Known officially as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), autism is a lifelong neurodivergence and developmental difference that affects how people think, experience the world, and interact with people. While it is…
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This March, we celebrate Social Work Month, honoring social workers in Maine and across the country. One of the five core mental health professions, social workers are professionals who, simply…
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Behavioral health services are a necessity and a critical part of healthcare. They are about the essential human dignity of every person, and about relieving human suffering. Medicaid is key…
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