But the advocate who sought the review says it makes no mention of accommodations for such inmates as required by law.
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Mental health, Riverview officials criticize Cumberland County pepper spray incident
A patient being transported from Cumberland County Jail to Riverview Psychiatric Center was pepper sprayed, and the spray was not properly washed off prior to arrival at Riverview, officials said.
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Maine providers see anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts increase
As the pandemic continues, providers are seeing more people with mental health issues and problems that are more intense.
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Federal mental health grants canceled because Maine has legal marijuana
A federal agency wipes out $3.3 million to students who have medical authorization.
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Mainers – and their therapists – experiencing new stress during pandemic
Health care workers are a special concern, and even the therapists themselves are not immune to the pressures facing clients who come to them for help.
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Anxiety is high because of coronavirus. Here’s how you can feel better.
Psychology professor says there are simple methods to safeguard your well-being, but they take some intention and some work.
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The neuroscience of loneliness – and how technology is helping us
Brain regions associated with threat and aversion are activated when we feel lonely and rejected.
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Quarantine reset: 5 steps that can help you feel more in control
Get clean, dress up, get fresh air – and improve your mind-set.
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‘Hope vs. hopelessness’ – navigating mental health diagnoses in the time of coronavirus
Those with existing mental health diagnoses are at higher risk of suicide and those with lower-level anxiety or depression might see their symptoms worsen in a time of great stress and uncertainty