Men die by suicide at 4 times the rate of women, with these deaths accounting for nearly 80% of all suicides in the US. Men are less likely to seek
READ MORE >TV Segment: Men’s Mental Health Month
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TV Segment: Art Can Be Therapeutic for Students
Art can be therapeutic for individuals of any age, but it has particular benefits for youth development and those experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges. Sweetser’s Art Educator Nick Blunier spoke
READ MORE >Sweetser CEO Shares Mental Health Tips for Employers on Virtual Forum
Sweetser’s President & CEO Jayne Van Bramer was recently on the MANP Connects: Put Your Oxygen Mask on First forum, where she spoke about practical ways employers can support the
READ MORE >Portland Pride 2025: A Day of Community
On Saturday, Portland lit up with joy, color, and community as thousands gathered to celebrate Portland Pride. The parade burst through Congress Street with energy and excitement, leading to a
READ MORE >Sweetser Hits the Jackpot with Oxford Casino
We appreciate everyone who participated in Oxford Casino’s Give for Change promotion during Mental Health Awareness Month! Your coin slips brought in nearly $3,700 to fuel our mental health programs!
READ MORE >TV Segment: Day Treatment Options for Families
On Sweetser’s Saco campus we have day treatment services at our Special Purpose K-12 school, which can provide comprehensive family, individual and group therapy with individualized special education for students
READ MORE >Brunswick Pride 2025
Sweetser’s team was out in full force at Brunswick Pride! Always such a wonderful event to showcase our love for our LGBTQ+ community.
READ MORE >TV Segment: Advocates Push Maine Lawmakers to Fund Mental Health Support Bills
The Maine Legislature is wrapping up its session, and key decisions on funding children’s mental health initiatives are still on the table. Sweetser President & CEO Jayne Van Bramer joins
READ MORE >TV Segment: Impact of Loneliness on Mental Health
We need connection in our lives. Research shows that 1 in 3 Americans experience loneliness, a factor linked to mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety. Our Senior Director
READ MORE >WGME Podcast: Kids & Cell Phones
When is the right time to give your child a cellphone — and how do you know they’re truly ready? It’s one of the most common and complicated questions parents
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