Published by Knox Village Soup, May 4th 2020
Maine Kids Count reports that Maine has a higher than average percentage on nearly all measured youth mental health indicators including high rates of diagnosed anxiety, depression, behavioral and conduct problems, and exposure to two or more adverse childhood experiences.
A $10,000 grant awarded by the Maine Community Foundation to Northern Light Acadia Hospital will be used this summer to train and certify two clinicians in Parent Child Interaction Therapy, an effective evidence-based treatment for children who have experienced trauma and/or who have social, emotional and/or behavioral challenges.
“We know that children who experience trauma or have untreated—or not adequately treated—behavioral health needs have an increased risk of mental health or substance abuse problems later in life,” explains Associate Vice President Chris McLaughlin, “We want to make sure we’re offering these children and families as much support as possible and help them to be successful within their communities.”
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