Depression Diaries was formed to provide support for people living with a mental illness as well as their family and friends. All I can provide is my story, my insights, and the lessons I have learned along this winding road. One topic that is exceptionally important to address within the realm of mental health is […]
After experiencing psychiatric care across the nation and even abroad, I can now say that Maine’s Outpatient Emergency Psychiatric care is abysmal. Why? Because it does not exist. Acadia Hospital has no walk-in care services, and the EMMC Emergency Department offers no psychiatric services. It was 5:00pm on New Year’s Eve. I was standing in […]
This video discusses some of the most challenging aspects of the holiday season is for families affected by mental illness. Photo credit: nadja.robot via Visualhunt / CC BY-NC
This lighthearted video points out some ways in which finding the perfect therapist is a lot like dating! Check it out if you or a loved one are considering finding a new therapist. Photo Credit: Thomas Hawk via Visual Hunt / CC BY-NC
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