Future uncertain for students of struggling Harpswell charter school

Some students at Harpswell Coastal Academy, which may be forced to shutter at the end of the year, say they would rather drop out than return to the traditional public school system.

Mills proposes an additional $19.7 million to support state’s behavioral health system

The governor wants to add the funding to her supplemental budget.

Livermore Falls family working to open Franklin County’s first recovery center

Franklin County is just one of three counties in Maine that does not have a recovery center.

Augusta officers will start carrying stun guns following policing discussion with council

The Augusta Police Department to require officers to carry stun guns and is looking fill a mental health worker position that's been vacant since December.

Committee backs pay raises for state psychiatric hospital workers

The Health and Human Services Committee voted 8-4 along party lines, with Democrats in favor and Republicans opposed.

Jeff Timberlake backs off from proposal to ease way for police to take people into temporary custody

Lawmakers appear to agree that more mental health training and personnel would help in responding to crises like the one that preceded a double murder in Turner.

Maine Behavioral Healthcare ramps up resources for Oxford Hills families

The Positive Parent Program is designed to help manage children's behavior during times of stress.

Christmas stress? Here are 3 techniques for coping

Practicing mindfulness and getting outdoors can reduce stress around the holiday season.

Need for faster mental health care is focus of Augusta summit addressing ‘cracks in the system’

The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified longstanding problems with mental health care as the demand for treatment has increased, experts say.

How the mind reacts to the pandemic