Managing Holiday Stress: Your Guide to a Calmer Season
The holidays don’t have to be overwhelming. Discover practical strategies for managing holiday stress, including setting boundaries, simplifying traditions, and prioritizing self-care. Learn to recognize when stress becomes serious and find the support you need. Create a calmer, more meaningful season on your terms.
Caring For the Caregiver: Preventing Burnout
November is National Family Caregivers Month. Caregiving is rewarding but demanding. Learn to recognize the warning signs of caregiver burnout, including compassion fatigue, social isolation, and financial strain. Discover mental health resources and support available to help you care for yourself while caring for others.
Depression Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore at Any Age
Depression looks different at every age. Learn to recognize the signs in children, adults, and older adults, understand common misconceptions about depression, and discover how to take the first step toward help. AMHC offers counseling, care coordination, and support when you need it most.
ADHD in Daily Life: Symptoms at Home, School, Work
October is ADHD Awareness Month. This guide explains what ADHD is, clears up common myths, and shares practical everyday tools for kids, teens, and adults. Learn symptoms, impacts, executive function challenges, and strengths plus tips for routines, checklists, timers, accommodations, and how to seek help.
Start the School Year with Your Mental Health in Mind
As the school year approaches, it’s important to care for both mental and emotional well-being. Our latest blog shares tips for managing stress, building healthy routines, and supporting your family’s wellness through the transition. Whether you’re a parent, student, or caregiver, you’ll find guidance to help you start the year strong. Click to read more and explore helpful strategies.
Step Outside: Exploring the Healing Power of Nature
Looking for a natural way to feel better? Spending time outside can help ease stress, boost your mood, and aid in resetting. Maine offers incredible places to unwind, from wooded trails to quiet shorelines. Explore some of the region’s best spots for mental wellness and learn how AMHC can support you along the way. Discover how easy it is to feel more balanced. Click to read more.
Understanding Men’s Mental Health
Men often face unique challenges when it comes to mental health, but these struggles are not always easy to spot or discuss. Learn how social expectations, emotional patterns, and access to support all play a role, and explore ways to better understand and respond to men’s mental health needs.
Mental Health Awareness Month: Let’s Talk, Listen, and Support
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and support those facing mental health challenges. At AMHC, we are committed to providing compassionate care, promoting open conversations, and helping individuals access the support they need. If you or someone you love is struggling, call our 24/7 line at 1-800-244-6431 or contact 988 for immediate help.
Together We Act: Observing Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time to support survivors, raise awareness, and promote prevention. This year’s theme, “Together We Act,” emphasizes the importance of coming together to create safer, more respectful communities. Sexual violence affects people of all backgrounds. Learn how AMHC’s Sexual Assault Services offer free, confidential, 24/7 support—and how you can be part of the change.
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Mental Health Pioneers
This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the women who have shaped the future of mental health care! These pioneers have changed lives, from Marsha Linehan’s groundbreaking therapy to Simone Biles’ advocacy for athletes’ well-being. Want to learn more about these inspiring women? Read our latest blog.