By Janet Dosseva, MPH, PS-C When we start a new year, we often take “inventory” – looking to make improvements like changing our habits, improving our health, bettering our mindset, etc. One thing we should ALL do is focus on improving our interactions with young people in our communities. Data from the Maine Integrated Youth […]
Month: February 2023
It’s Up to Us: Reversing the Number of Drug Overdose Deaths
This article provides specific information about naloxone, how to help someone experiencing an overdose, Maine’s Good Samaritan Law, and where you can get naloxone and training.
Supporting Mental Health for Youth
While middle school years and high school years can be stressful, the bottom line is that more of our kids reported signs of mental health issues: too many feel that don’t feel they matter and have even contemplated suicide.