NAMI Maine Talks

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Here for Maine. Here for YOU! Join the NAMI Maine team and special guests as they share mental health resources and support. Get an up close and personal connection with NAMI Maine's services and programs. From our suicide prevention team to youth education, NAMI Maine has always provided the people of Maine with help and guidance on how to address mental health concerns. Help us end the stigma surrounding mental health illnesses, and improve Maine's discussion of mental health issues. • Hope • Inclusion • Empowerment • Compassion • Fairness

  1. 6d ago

    Mental Health in Youth Sports – Mental Edge Softball Camp

    In this week’s episode of NAMI Maine Talks, join NAMI Maine’s Director of Marketing and Communications, Jill Henderson, as she talks about The Mental Edge Softball Camp with its founder, Oakley McLeod. Created in 2024, Oakley has organized this event to bring mental health awareness to youth softball players across the state. Her work has gained attention statewide, and this year the camp welcomed over 200 softball players.     Host:   Jill Henderson, Director of Marketing and Communications     Guests:   Oakley McLeod, Founder of Mental Edge Softball Camp     Links:  Learn more about Mental Edge Softball Camp: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579289657434   Check out Oakley in the news: https://www.wmtw.com/article/scholar-athlete-of-the-week-oakley-mcleod/71312315   Check out NAMI Maine’s Youth Resources: https://namimaine.org/youth-ed-resources/     Hashtags:  #stigmaFREE, #MentalHealthMattersToME, #ItTakesAllOfUs, #HOPE, #WellBeing, #Resources, #StrongerTogether #ReachOut, #Maine, #NAMI, #Softball

    26 min

  2. May 19

    Horticulture Therapy – With Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

    We all appreciate walking through gardens during the summer, but did you know gardening is a form of therapy for many people? In this week’s episode of NAMI Maine Talks, learn about the practice of Horticulture Therapy. Featuring Garron Dorr from the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, he’ll break down what Horticulture Therapy means and the benefits it brings to so many! You’ll also learn more about the work that the Maine Botanical Gardens does to make gardening accessible to everyone!     Host:   Ambrose Ward, Marketing and Media Specialist     Guests:   Garron Dorr, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Horticultural Therapist    Links:  Check out more from The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens: https://www.mainegardens.org/   Plan your next visit: https://www.mainegardens.org/visit/plan-your-visit/   Check out the American Horticulture Therapy Association: https://www.ahta.org/

    36 min

  3. May 5

    Remembering a Legend - Nellie Bly and 10 Days in a Madhouse

    In this week’s episode of NAMI Maine Talks, take a trip back in time to learn about the historical figure, Nellie Bly. As an investigative journalist, Nellie Bly faked mental unrest to be admitted to an insane asylum, so that she could bring to light the horrid conditions that patients were subjected to.     Host:   Ambrose Ward, Marketing and Media Specialist   Delaney Ireland, Programs Coordinator     Links:  Learn more about Nellie Bly’s story here: https://www.theatlantic.com/video/index/590464/nellie-bly/  Learn more from the National Women’s History Museum: https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/nellie-bly-0     Hashtags:  #stigmaFREE, #MentalHealthMattersToME, #ItTakesAllOfUs, #HOPE, #WellBeing, #Resources, #StrongerTogether #ReachOut, #Maine, #NAMI

    19 min

  4. Apr 21

    A Community That Cares - Counselling Awareness Month with MEMHCA

    April is Counselling Awareness Month, so for this week's episode, we were able to sit down with members of the Maine Mental Health Counselors Association to learn more about counselling! Our guests delve into the work they do as counsellors and how MEMHCA works to encourage collaboration and support for developing and current counsellors. You'll also learn about the history of counselling and its roots in the world of mental health! Host: Ambrose Ward, Marketing and Media Specialist Guests: Alexander Katopis, MEMHCA Membership Chair Jordan Shaw, 2026 MEMHCA President Elect Links: Learn more about MEMHCA - https://memhca.org/ Check out the National Chapter - https://www.amhca.org/home

    33 min

  5. Apr 7

    Know Your Options – With Maine OPTIONS Program

    In this week’s episode of NAMI Maine Talks, our Suicide Prevention Director, Mary Gagnon, sits down with Gordon Smith of the Maine OPTIONS Program to discuss substance use and its impact on families and communities. You’ll learn about the creation of the OPTIONS program and the work their liaisons do across the state. You can also learn about the use of Naloxone to save the life of someone during an overdose. Make sure to check out the great work of the OPTIONS program, and the work professionals are doing to reduce harm and prevent overdose.     Host:   Mary Gagnon, Director of Suicide Prevention    Guests:   Gordon Smith, Director of Opioid Response, The OPTIONS Program    Links:  Learn more about the OPTIONS Program: https://knowyouroptions.me/   Find out more about Naloxone, and where to get it: https://knowyouroptions.me/get-naloxone/   Learn about the OPTIONS program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0LhJcnrXPw   Check out upcoming NAMI Maine events:  https://namimaine.org/events/   #stigmaFREE, #MentalHealthMattersToME, #ItTakesAllOfUs, #HOPE, #WellBeing, #Resources, #StrongerTogether #ReachOut, #Maine, #NAMI

    32 min

  6. Mar 24

    The Magic of Social Work – With Conjuring Carroll Chapman

    In this week’s episode of NAMI Maine Talks, learn about the Magic of Social Work with Maine’s resident wellness wizard, Conjuring Carroll! Join NAMI Maine’s Deputy Director, Libby Wright, as she sits down with Conjuring Carroll to learn about his work tying together magic and social work.     Working to strengthen communities and empower those within them, Conjuring Carroll is a public speaker who uses magic to amplify his messages of belonging and mental well-being! He was a great guest and brought to light the important role that Social Workers play in our state.     Host:   Libby Wright, Deputy Director    Guests:   Carroll Chapman (Conjuring Carroll)     Links:  Check out the Magic of Conjuring Carroll: https://www.conjuringcarroll.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQubBFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFrMElvYzlpUUZJcTNqR0NDc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmnFlLAnArX5jBioHWspiPIMKVO6mcErfJXvyWXnh6xH0adnhAmgZRxdvzPs_aem_1NIvGlTCbhaArALApPI5X Learn more about Carroll’s work and see his updates here: https://www.facebook.com/ConjuringCarroll/   Learn about ways to celebrate National Social Workers Month: https://www.socialworkers.org/News/Social-Work-Month   Check out NAMI Maine resources: https://namimaine.org/     Hashtags:  #stigmaFREE, #MentalHealthMattersToME, #ItTakesAllOfUs, #HOPE, #WellBeing, #Resources, #StrongerTogether #ReachOut, #Maine, #NAMI

    23 min

  7. Mar 10

    MyT Mental Health Work – A conversation with Maine Youth Thriving

    In this week’s episode of NAMI Maine Talks, join Ambrose and Libby as they sit down to talk with the Executive Director of Maine Youth Thriving, Dr. Delvina Miremadi-Baldino! Learn about the work that Maine Youth Thriving does around the state. Hoping to foster positive change in Maine, MyT works to highlight youth voices to help build strong and supportive communities. MyT also works to encourage care for the adults who serve the state's youth!   Hosts:   Libby Wright, NAMI Maine Deputy Director   Ambrose Ward, Marketing and Media Specialist     Guests:   Dr. Delvina Miremadi-Baldino, Executive Director of Maine Youth Thriving    Links:  Check out Maine Youth Thriving: https://maineyouththriving.org/   Find out more about Dr. Delvina Miremadi-Baldino: https://drdelvina.com/   Learn about the Mattering Cabins with Maine Cabin Masters: https://maineyouththriving.org/event/%f0%9f%8c%b2-crafting-mattering-a-family-event-for-maines-mattering-cabinsLearn more about NAMI Maine: https://namimaine.org/   Check out NAMI Maine’s youth resources: https://namimaine.org/youth-ed-resources/     #stigmaFREE, #MentalHealthMattersToME, #ItTakesAllOfUs, #HOPE, #WellBeing, #Resources, #StrongerTogether #ReachOut, #Maine, #NAMI, #YouthMentalHealth, #OnMyMind

    23 min

  8. Feb 24

    Eating Disorder Awareness – With Eating Disorder Association of Maine

    Today marks the start of Eating Disorder Awareness Week, and to highlight the importance of this topic, NAMI Maine’s marketing and media specialist, Ambrose Ward, sat down with representatives from the Eating Disorder Association of Maine! Learn about the work that EDAM does across the state to promote body positivity and help prevent eating disorders. Listen to our guests' advice on how to start the conversation if you’re worried about yourself or someone you love, and learn about access to resources that can help!     Host:   Ambrose Ward – Marketing and Media Specialist     Guests:   Sarah (Say) Carnahan, MA, MSW, LCSW – EDAM President   Joshua Palomera, MS, RD, LD, CSN – EDAM Membership    Links:  Learn more about EDAM: https://www.maineeatingdisorders.org/   Check out EDAM on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/edammaine & https://www.instagram.com/edam_maine   Check out the National Eating Disorder Association: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/   Food Psych Podcast: https://christyharrison.com/foodpsych   Learn more about NAMI Maine: https://namimaine.org/   NAMI Maine’s Calendar of Events: https://namimaine.org/events/     Hashtags:  #stigmaFREE, #MentalHealthMattersToME, #ItTakesAllOfUs, #HOPE, #WellBeing, #Resources, #StrongerTogether #ReachOut, #Maine, #NAMI, #EDAW, #EatingDisorderAwareness, #edrecovery, #recovery

    26 min
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Here for Maine. Here for YOU! Join the NAMI Maine team and special guests as they share mental health resources and support. Get an up close and personal connection with NAMI Maine's services and programs. From our suicide prevention team to youth education, NAMI Maine has always provided the people of Maine with help and guidance on how to address mental health concerns. Help us end the stigma surrounding mental health illnesses, and improve Maine's discussion of mental health issues. • Hope • Inclusion • Empowerment • Compassion • Fairness

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  • Creator
    NAMI Maine
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    79
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © NAMI Maine
  • Show Website
    NAMI Maine Talks