NAMI Maine Talks

In this week’s episode of NAMI Maine Talks, sit down with our team and take a look back in history. This October marks 63 years since President John F. Kennedy signed the Community Mental Health Act. This act was one of the driving forces behind the deinstitutionalization of mental health treatment in America. By removing these barriers and bringing mental health care and education into communities, it was one of the first major movements to reduce stigma around mental illness. Learn about the act and how it’s left a lasting impact on mental health care in this episode of NAMI Maine Talks.   Host:  Libby Wright, Deputy Director Ambrose Ward, Marketing and Media Specialist  Links: Check out more from NAMI Maine: https://namimaine.org/  Look though NAMI Maine’s resource database: https://namimaine.org/maines-mental-health-resource-database/ Nellie Bly podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1eJrDdgpVhFZRBWvWyAHpN?si=19c249896e0140f6 MEMHCA podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3IwzaUkx9XgXYsXNSkkzhG?si=3c10492b23164814   

Join us for the second part of our conversation with ADHD specialist Dr. Chrisite Pickel in our deep dive into ADHD. What is it? How can you recognize it? What are the best practices? In this episode, you’ll hear some of the best first steps to seeking help with ADHD. You’ll also learn about some great voices in the ADHD community that offer free information online! Dr. Christie Pickel explains how she first began studying ADHD and how it has become a hot topic on social media.   Host:  Ambrose Ward, Marketing and Media Specialist  Deanna Plaisted, Mental Health Education and Outreach Lead  Guests:  Dr. Christie Pickel, Maine ADHD Specialist  Links: General ADHD Resources and Statistics: https://chadd.org/  ADHD focused magazine with stories and articles from real people: https://www.additudemag.com/?srsltid=AU7gw4XFqtKPczEPay0i75W7GSJ0pE5VygLt2CviQUHTFmEILQzSxAYFacts-Based Approach to ADHD: https://www.adhdevidence.org/  Dr. Russell Barkley: https://www.youtube.com/@russellbarkleyphd2023  Learn more about Dr. Christie Pickel: https://www.psychologyspecialistsme.com/dr-christie-pickel 2 Distractable Doctors Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4sw88loeEhlpyidoPc6ill?si=5e1bb4be01d84487 How to ADHD: https://www.youtube.com/@HowtoADHD  

Tune in to episode one of two for our discussion on ADHD with Maine ADHD specialist Dr. Christie Pickel! In this episode, our team goes on a deep dive into ADHD. What is it? How can you recognize it? What are best practices? You’ll hear from ADHD specialist Christie Pickel, who shares her own experience and how she has built a career around studying and working with individuals with ADHD. Keep an eye out for part two as we continue our conversation!   Host:  Ambrose Ward, Marketing and Media Specialist  Deanna Plaisted, Mental Health Education and Outreach Lead  Guests:  Dr. Christie Pickel, Maine ADHD Specialist   Links: General ADHD Resources and Statistics: https://chadd.org/  ADHD focused magazine with stories and articles from real people: https://www.additudemag.com/?srsltid=AU7gw4XFqtKPczEPay0i75W7GSJ0pE5VygLt2CviQUHTFmEILQzSxAYl Facts-Based Approach to ADHD: https://www.adhdevidence.org/  Dr. Russell Barkley: https://www.youtube.com/@russellbarkleyphd2023  Learn more about Dr. Christie Pickel: https://www.psychologyspecialistsme.com/dr-christie-pickel   

In this week’s episode of NAMI Maine Talks, we sat down with Dianne Bunch, Vice President of Behavioral Health at Saint Mary’s. In this week’s conversation, we’ll learn more about their plans to expand their mental health facility and resources. You’ll learn about Maine’s growing need for mental health care and the work Saint Mary’s is doing to fill that void and help individuals navigate mental health support and resources. Make sure to tune in and see what the people of Maine are doing to strengthen their mental health and support one another in this week’s episode!   Host:  Ambrose Ward, Marketing and Media Specialist  Guests:  Dianne Bunch, Vice President of Behavioral Health at Saint Mary’s Medical Center  Links: Saint Mary’s Behavioral Health - https://stmarysmaine.com/services/behavioral-and-mental-health-servicesStrong Futures (Adolescent Support) - 207-777-8898 Rapid Access (Recovery Support) - 207-376-3419 Behavioral Health Home (Behavioral Health Support) - 207-330-3962 Partial Hospitalization Program (Day Hospital Program) - 207-777-8100 St Mary's (General Information) - 207-777-8100 NAMI Maine upcoming events - https://namimaine.org/events/  NAMI Maine Helpline - https://namimaine.org/helplinemaine/  

Today marks the start of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and NAMI Maine wants to bring light to this important observance. Join our suicide prevention team to discuss the importance of September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Our team talks about the importance of suicide prevention work, especially for the state of Maine. You’ll learn about risk and protective factors, what to look for if you think someone is struggling, and the best language to use when offering help to a loved one. This month shows us that suicide prevention efforts are important and that it’s important for everyone to have an understanding of how to reach out and look after our own friends and family.   Hosts:  Mary Gagnon, Senior Clinical Director  Ian Gould, Suicide Prevention Trainer  Links: Check out the work of NAMI Maine’s Suicide Prevention Department: https://namimaine.org/suicide-prevention/  Get in contact with us: https://namimaine.org/helplinemaine/  Upcoming events from NAMI Maine: https://namimaine.org/events/  Stay for Life: https://www.stayforlife.org/  Maine CDC: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/healthy-living/substance-use-and-behavioral-health/suicide-prevention  American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org/