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/