August 2021

SUICIDE ATTEMPTS BY CHILDREN HAVE SPIKED DURING THE PANDEMIC, ESPECIALLY AMONG GIRLS

And health care providers say they are seeing more children under the age of 10 thinking about or attempting suicide. Five years ago, if a child younger than 13 arrived at Maine Medical Center for treatment following a suicide attempt, it was rare and notable. It’s no longer rare. “We’re seeing more of them and …

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YELLOW TULIP PROJECT OFFERS CARE PACKETS TO HELP STUDENTS’ MENTAL HEALTH

PORTLAND (WGME) — As students get ready to go back to school, the Yellow Tulip Project is making sure they know they’re not alone during these difficult times. The group worked with UNUM to host a packing party Wednesday to mail back-to-school care kits to students across the world. Pandemic changes how Maine teachers are …

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