Other Maine Professional Societies:
- American Nurses Association – Maine www.anamaine.org
- Downeast Association of Physicians Assistants www.deapa.com
- Maine Academy of Family Physicians www.maineafp.org
- Maine Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics www.maineaap.org
- Maine Medical Association www.mainemed.com
- Maine Nurse Practitioner Association www.mnpa.us
- Maine Osteopathic Association www.mainedo.org
Maine Advocacy and Information Organizations:
- Drug Side Effects, Interactions & Lawsuit Information www.drugwatch.com
- G.E.A.R. Parent Network – for families of children with disabilities www.gearparentnetwork.org
- Maine AllCare – universal quality affordable health care for all Maine citizens www.maineallcare.org
- Maine Benzodiazepine Study Group www.benzos.une.edu
- Maine Osteopathic Association www.mainedo.org
Maine Parent Federation – for families of children with disabilities www.mpf.org - National Alliance on Mental Illness – Maine Chapter (NAMI-Maine) www.namimaine.org
- Quality Counts www.mainequalitycounts.org
- Safe Medicine Disposal for ME Program www.safemeddisposal.com
Blogs:
- Healthy Conversations with Steve Woods and Dr. Jeffrey Barkin, MD, DFAPA /https://wgan.com/podcasts/categories/podcasts-healthy-conversation/
- Common Health Blog commonhealth.wbur.org
Health/Mental Health/Practice Resources
- APA Disaster Psychiatry Portal Page www.psych.org/Resources/DisasterPsychiatry.aspx
- Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress http://www.cstsonline.org/
- Comprehensive guides to diseases, conditions, medications, symptoms for patients and professionals www.mayoclinic.com/health-information
- Epocrates Online – Free drug and disease information on the Web www.epocrates.com/products/online
- My Safe Space Radio: a Forum for Courageous Conversations www.safespaceradio.com
- Maine Prescription Monitoring Program www.maine.gov/pmp
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network http://www.nctsn.org/
- Praxis CBT: online training program in CBT www.praxiscbtonline.co.uk
- SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator findtreatment.samhsa.gov
- The MoodGym: learn CBT skills for preventing and coping with depression www.moodgym.anu.edu.au/welcome
- National Coalition for Maternal Mental Health. Uniting members from organizations committed to addressing maternal mental health by engaging stakeholders, awareness, and advocating for change in policies and practices to ensure all mothers receive the help they need so they and their families can thrive www.mmhcoalition.com.
Resources for Seniors
- Senior Care and Assisted Living Guide (https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/maine (Added May 2020)
- Memory Care Facilities (https://www.memorycarefacilities.net/). Memory Care Facilities is a free service that helps families who have loved ones with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
- Guide to Independent Living in Maine (Guide to Independent Living in Maine – Senior Housing | Senior Living | Senior Apartments (seniorhousingnet.com)
Suicide Prevention Resources
- Suicide Prevention Resources for Students
- Self-Directed Violence Classification system nomenclature
- Therapeutic Risk Management of the Suicidal Patient
- How to Talk to a Child about a Suicide Attempt in Your Family (Free print version available in both English and Spanish, shared and recommended by Department of Education, American School Counselors Association and Suicide Prevention Resource Center)
- Uniting for Suicide Postvention (healing following a suicide, with sections for providers, workplace and communities
- Webinar series on implementing CPGs for Suicide Prevention
- Clinician Evidence-Based Practice resources, featuring a Shared Decision-making and EBP toolkit
- Lethal Means Safety resource website with guidance for both VA and community clinicians
- https://www.innerbody.com/preventing-suicide-facts-and-statistics
Source: Rocky Mountain Mental Illness Research, Education & Clinical Center (MIRECC) for Suicide Prevention, Rocky Mountain Regional VAMC, 720-723-6484. As part of a federal agency, a key part of their mission encompasses sharing VA knowledge and resources with the greater health and mental health community. Therefore, free print versions of our resources are publicly available here
Resources for Eating Disorders
Early warning signs of Anorexia Nervosa. https://withinhealth.com/learn/articles/early-warning-signs-of-anorexia-nervosa.
Resources for Patient Addiction & Recovery
Inpatient alcohol and drug treatment services are available at Maine drug rehab centers. Substance use disorder treatment plans may include therapy, gender-specific services, and detox. The list can be accessed HERE.
Start Your Recovery. Below is a comprehensive directory of local substance use disorder treatment and support resources. This new directory combines data from multiple government and non-profit directories and presents it in a single, easy-to-navigate interface. You can access the directory at https://startyourrecovery.org/treatment/rehab-centers/maine
Spring Hill Recovery Centers offers a personalized addiction treatment approach to individuals struggling with addiction. With evidence-based treatment, inpatient programs, and medical detox, Spring Hill is an excellent choice for those looking to recover from a substance use disorder. For more information about their program, click HERE.
Boca Recovery Center is a substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health treatment program offering the most advanced clinical programming, detoxification, and residential treatment. We deliver the highest quality of care in beautifully appointed surroundings, making the recovery process safe, secure and comfortable. We strive to provide our clients and their families with the best care, support and guidance throughout our program and beyond to achieve a lasting recovery. For more information, click HERE.
Resources for Prescribers
Individualized technical assistance: Maine SUD Learning Community, https://mesudlearningcommunity.org/coaching-and-technical-assistance/
Individualized Academic Detailing on Tapering: Maine Independent Clinical Information Service, https://micismaine.org/contact/
Online CME modules on Tapering: MMA Center for Quality Improvement, https://qclearninglab.org/all-courses/
Controlled Substance Stewardship program Schmidt Institute, https://theschmidtinstitute.org/contact-us/
Handout: “Universal Precautions,” Maine Independent Clinical Information Service, https://micismaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2021-MICIS-qi-for-opioids-2021.pdf
Resources for Perinatal Mood Disorders
- CME modules on postpartum depression www.mededppd.org
- Lactmed APP for iPhone, Android, tablet or https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/lactmed.htm Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) Part of the National Library of Medicine’s (NLM) Toxicology Data Network (TOXNET®) at the NIH, a database of drugs and dietary supplements that may affect breastfeeding. It includes information on the levels in breast milk and infant blood, and possible adverse effects in the nursing infant. All data are derived from the scientific literature and fully referenced.
- Learn the Basics of Postpartum Depression (PPD) PostpartumDepression.org
- Comprehensive information for professionals and patients from the University of Illinois Perinatal Mental Health Project www.psych.uic.edu/research/perinatalmentalhealth
- Marce Society, an international society for the understanding, prevention and treatment of mental illness related to childbearing www.marcesociety.com
- Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Women’s Mental Health www.womensmentalhealth.org
- Motherisk Program at the University of Toronto provides authoritative information and guidance to pregnant or lactating patients and their health care providers regarding the fetal risks associated with drug, chemical, infection, disease, and radiation exposure(s) during pregnancy. www.motherisk.org/prof/index.jsp (for Professionals) www.motherisk.org/women/index.jsp (for Women)
- MotherToBaby App for iPhone, Android, tablet or https://mothertobaby.org/MotherToBaby, a service of the non-profit Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS), which provides evidence-based information about medications and other exposures during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Has great “fact sheets” to use as handouts to patients and an option consult the experts online
- Postpartum Support International. PSI provides an array of resources catering to both patients and mental health professionals. Patients can benefit from the PSI HelpLine, virtual support communities, and an extensive directory of providers. Mental health professionals can access a rich assortment of training opportunities, along with a complimentary Perinatal Psychiatric Consult Line designed to aid in medication prescription spanning from pre-conception planning to the postpartum period. www.postpartum.net
- The Center for Women’s Mental Health and the Reproductive Psychiatry and Research Center. https://womensmentalhealth.org. They have up-to-date information by topic and a search function for questions.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources, Health Resources and Services Administration, information on perinatal mood disorders mchb.hrsa.gov/pregnancyandbeyond/depression/morethanblues.htm
- Website link for mothers www.mededppd.org/mothers
- Suicide Prevention in College, http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/college-suicide-prevention/
National Organizations
- Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia & Depression [NARSAD] bbrfoundation.org
- MOTHERTOBABY APP for iPhone, Android, tablet or WEBSITE at https://mothertobaby.org/MotherToBaby, a service of the non-profit Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS), which provides evidence-based information about medications and other exposures during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Has great “fact sheets” to use as handouts to patients and an option consult the experts onlineLACTMED APP for iPhone, Android, tablet or WEBSITE at https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/lactmed.htm Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) Part of the National Library of Medicine’s (NLM) Toxicology Data Network (TOXNET®) at the NIH, a database of drugs and dietary supplements that may affect breastfeeding. It includes information on the levels in breast milk and infant blood, and possible adverse effects in the nursing infant. All data are derived from the scientific literature and fully referenced.MGH WOMENS MENTAL HEALTH WEBSITEhttps://womensmentalhealth.org. The Center for Women’s Mental Health at MGH and the Reproductive Psychiatry and Research Center. They have up to date information by topic and a search function for questions.
- Adolescent Psychiatry www.aacap.org
- American Association of Community Psychiatrists (AACP) www.communitypsychiatry.org
- American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry www.aagponline.org
- American Federation for Suicide Prevention www.afsp.org
- American Psychiatric Association www.psych.org
- American Psychological Association www.apa.org
- Anxiety Disorders Association of America www.adaa.org
- Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law www.bazelon.org
- BringChange2Mind www.bringchange2mind.org
- Children & Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) www.chadd.org
- Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) www.dbsalliance.org
- National Alliance for Care Giving www.caregiving.org
- Mental Health America www.nmha.org
- National Alliance on Mental Illness www.nami.org
- National Council for Community Behavioral Health Care www.thenationalcouncil.org
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) www.nimh.nih.gov
- Obsessive Compulsive Foundation www.ocfoundation.org
- Physicians for a National Health Program www.pnhp.org
- The Balanced Mind Foundation (formerly the Child & Adolescent Bipolar Foundation) www.thebalancedmind.org
- U.S. Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) www.samhsa.gov