Health Psych Maine

11/11/2025

Honoring All Veterans today.....THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!

Today we honor those who have served in the U.S. armed forces, and thank them for their courage, sacrifice, and strength.

As psychologists, we stand with veterans and remain committed to supporting their mental health, healing, and resilience. 💙

10/02/2025

Good reminders for us all....

05/02/2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.....So how can you be kind to your mind? Focusing on good mental health is so important, here are some tips you can try throughout the month of May and beyond:
* Getting at least 7-8 hrs of sleep per night
* Preparing & eating healthy meals together
* Digital detox - set aside your devices for a few hours or even a whole day
* Get outside in nature and take a walk, hike, bike ride or kayak
* Get your body moving in a way that feels good (dance party in the bedroom!)
* Try something creative, from writing poems to painting, playing music, photography, pottery, knitting, sewing, woodworking, etc.
* Spend time with loving, positive people and pets
* Do random acts of kindness
* Send a thank you card to someone who made a difference in your life
* Explore a new place you've always wanted to go
* Give someone a bear hug
* Practice being present & mindful
* Do some yoga or tai chi or qigong
* Journal about all that you are grateful for
* Volunteer for a cause that's important to you
* Help out a neighbor in need
* Listen to uplifting music

03/22/2025

02/16/2025

A positive practice to take up......

01/14/2025

The New Happy

12/20/2024

For all of us who may be contemplating Resolutions for the New Year ahead, here's a little reality check that may make you smile....Setting goals is great, working toward them can be a challenge, but so worth it in the end.

12/05/2024

During this National Grief Awareness Week (Dec. 2-8), let's shine a light on the grief that we carry. Loss is an inevitable part of life, and if we live long enough, we will all grieve various losses....losing a loved one, the end of a relationship, the death of a beloved animal companion, the loss of a job or our health. Maybe that friend of yours who is smiling really needs a shoulder to lean on in their time of grief....give the gift of being present & checking in on them this season. Grief has no time-line and the holidays can be especially hard for someone who is in the midst of grieving a loss.

11/18/2024

As we head into the holiday season, and the days grow shorter, with darkness coming earlier, let's all have a bit more compassion for ourselves and others. Self-Compassion is a powerful practice that can ease our suffering, allowing us to be a bit more forgiving and caring to ourselves.

11/02/2024

To all the Family Caregivers out there, November is a time to celebrate YOU, and all the compassion and care that you give to your loved ones every single day. Whether you are a parent caring for a special needs child, a spouse caring for a partner after a stroke, an adult child caring for a parent with dementia or anyone else who cares for their family members who could not care for themselves.....YOU make a difference and are a super-star! You are not alone....it's estimated that 65 million adults in the U.S. provide care to one or more family members, that's roughly 29% of the adult population.