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Breaking Silos Through Narrative Advocacy, Jennifer Maeverde
Breaking Silos Through Narrative Advocacy, Jennifer Maeverde
Poster Presentations
My approach in forming and structuring this PLC sought to address barriers to authentic community building, cross sector collaboration, as well as creating a coherent, inclusive shared vision of health and well-being for children and families.
S5e2: How Can We Address Mental Health Needs In Rural Maine?, Ron Lisnet, Jeff Hecker, Sandy Butler, Emily Haigh
S5e2: How Can We Address Mental Health Needs In Rural Maine?, Ron Lisnet, Jeff Hecker, Sandy Butler, Emily Haigh
The Maine Question
Many people nationwide are experiencing a decline in their mental health. Rates of anxiety, depression, and substance abuse are rising, more so in rural areas. Ten out of 16 Maine counties have a shortage of mental health professionals. Only about half of the state population receives the services they need.
At UMaine, a major effort is underway to recruit more mental health care providers to serve in rural areas. Using federal funding, researchers from the Psychology Department and School of Social Work are working with other experts to increase the number of psychologists, social workers and substance abuse professionals in …
Center On Aging_Mental Health In Times Of Covid-19 Symposium, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Center On Aging_Mental Health In Times Of Covid-19 Symposium, University Of Maine Center On Aging
UMaine Center on Aging
Screenshot of the program for the University of Maine Center on Aging's virtual Mental Health in Times of COVID-19 Symposium to be held on April 5, 2021. Also, included as supplemental content are an email regarding the event and a screenshot of a webpage regarding the event.