Mainers get together for Hope Day in Portland. As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, Mainers came together on Sunday to share their experiences and connect with their community. YTP staff and ambassadors welcomed everyone at Mayo Street Arts to celebrate their annual Hope Day in Portland, ME.
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Blog Post written by: Cayley Bowman Over the decades, mental health has been represented both positively and negatively in movies and TV shows. In many cases, characters who are portrayed as having mental health issues come across as offensive or completely inaccurate, which can contribute to harmful stereotypes and misunderstandings. These portrayals often prioritize shock
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When people talk about self-care, it usually sounds like taking a break, putting your phone on Do Not Disturb, or treating yourself. And that’s real, rest is important. But lately, I’ve been thinking about a different kind of self-care that doesn’t get as much attention: discipline. I’ve found I feel most confident when I stick
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LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) — The Lawrence County Health Department in Ironton is now recognizing “Mental Health Awareness” Week. They’re doing so y highlighting the “Yellow Tulip Project,” which is a youth-driven initiative hoping to end the stigma surrounding mental illness. Yellow tulips have been planted in parts of Ironton as a reminder of it.
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Northern Light Health invites the public to join the Acadia HOPE Day celebration on Sunday, May 18 from 1-3 p.m. at Cascade Park, 600 State St. As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, this free, family-friendly event aims to foster positive mental health, connection and resilience within the community. “Acadia HOPE Day is a unique
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CUMBERLAND, Maine —In an effort to raise mental health awareness, students at Greely High School held a “Mental Health Matters 5K”. This is the second year they’ve held the event. The event is hosted by the school’s Active Minds/KyleCares Club. The club’s mission is to spread the message that mental health matters and to reduce
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As far back as I can remember, stories have been an essential part of my life. Ever since pre-school, I’ve been a voracious reader and I can distinctly recall carrying around battered copies of Geronimo Stilton and Magic Tree House novels wherever I went. As I became older, I listened to my family’s stories. I
