According to the 2019 National Survey of Children’s Health, Maine has the nation’s highest rate of children with diagnosed anxiety disorders, and the third highest rate of children with diagnosed depression. In the 2019 Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey, 20 percent of middle schoolers and 16 percent of high schoolers said they have seriously considered suicide. 43% of high school students and 41% of middle school students say they don't feel they matter in their communities. The Maine Resilience Building Network launched Cultivating Mattering for Maine Youth to work across the public and private sectors to catalyze community-developed approaches to build resilience. |
October
Mattering in the Community: A Pathway to Youth Resilience and Adaptability with Dr. Gordon Flett
Professional Development Event
Panelists
Chris McLaughlin, LCSW
Associate Vice President
Community & Pediatric Services
Northern Light Hospital
Kellie D. Bailey MA CCC-SLP, MMT/SEL-I
Social Emotional Learning/Restorative Practice Specialist
Office of School and Student Support
Maine Department of Education
Danie Fortin
Teen Services Librarian
McArthur Public Library
Chair of the Youth Services Section, Maine Library Association
June
Building Positive Relationships with Youth, facilitated by Maine Youth Action Network
Professional Development Event
Survey shows Maine youth don't feel they matter
Story aired on Fox22/ABC7, Bangor
As the pandemic eases, it is time to focus on youth mental well-being
Bangor Daily News OpEd by Kini-Ana Tinkham and Leslie Forstadt
May
Lunch & Learn: The Science of Mattering
Professional Development Event
Building a Culture for Community Resilience: Safe Spaces and Small Acts to Increase Youth Mattering
Article published by Community Commons
January - March
9 Cultivating Mattering for Maine Youth Community Conversations held in Maine's Public Health Districts
Community Conversation Report: Safe Spaces and Small Acts
2020
December
2 Thought Leader Roundtables convened.
Thought Leader Roundtables Report
November
Catalyzing Resilience and Healing Through Mattering with Dr. Christina Bethell
Two-day conference
October
Maine Voices: It's up to community to ensure that young people feel that they matter
Portland Press Herald OpEd by Kini-Ana Tinkham and Leslie Forstadt
September
