Liza Buchbinder investigates the mental health system in Maine, speaking with caretakers and visting the Augusta Mental Health Institute.

Gregory Warner speaks to trauma survivors at the Tri County Mental Health Clinic, gathered together to help clinic staff understand mental health care from the patients point of view.

Steve Krutek and Liza Buchbinder investigate the mental health system in Maine, speaking with different families.

This is a piece about mental health wellness, what helps people heal and process trauma, and for some- the usefulness of psychedelics like Ketamine in addressing their emotional suffering. Content warning: This piece discusses mental health concerns and contains mention of suicidal ideation.

Juniper Lesnik explores how the Amistad social club in Portland offers individuals who suffer from mental health issues a place to convene and socialize.

Brian Gorman captures how the Amistad social club in Portland offers individuals who suffer from mental health issues a place to convene and socialize.

Juniper Lesnik explores how the Amistad social club in Portland offers individuals who suffer from mental health issues a place to convene and socialize.

For Rochelle, diving into the ocean is like entering another world: a world where she feels safe. Exploring themes of LGBTIQ+ identity and mental health, “The Diver'' is about a young woman coming to terms with her past by redefining the marks on her skin. [TW: self-harm]

Despite her youth, healthy lifestyle, and idyllic setting in rural Maine, Kelsey George feels herself becoming sicker and sicker. Without the help of doctors, Kelsey figures out the culprit. She then repairs her health and sets out to protect others from having to go through a frightening health crisis like she experienced. The personal becomes political.

After 40 years as a public health nurse, Alice Gibson shares her experiences. Ruth Kadra speaks to Gibson about working in public health and being involved in Kennebunk.

Despite her youth, healthy lifestyle, and idyllic setting in rural Maine, Kelsey George feels herself becoming sicker and sicker. Without the help of doctors, Kelsey figures out the culprit. She then repairs her health and sets out to protect others from having to go through a frightening health crisis like she experienced. The personal becomes political.

Despite her youth, healthy lifestyle, and idyllic setting in rural Maine, Kelsey George feels herself becoming sicker and sicker. Without the help of doctors, Kelsey figures out the culprit. She then repairs her health and sets out to protect others from having to go through a frightening health crisis like she experienced. The personal becomes political.