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Doctors Battle Rockerz for Local Kids
05/10/2012 - Evening of Music and Dancing to benefit Acadia Hospital The Acadia Hospital will kick off its 20 year anniversary with an evening of music, rock ‘n’ roll, and celebration, with proceeds benefiting Acadia’s children’s services and education and outreach. Rockerz ...

Acadia Hospital to Host Free Community Presentation on Tourette Syndrome
05/01/2012 - Nationally recognized Tourette Syndrome (TS) experts to speak May 16, 6 00 to 8 00 p.m. Bangor, ME – Nationally recognized Tourette Syndrome (TS) experts Dr. Jonathan Mink and Judy Peterson will be at The Acadia Hospital, Penobscot Room, on ...

Treating Depression - An Open Mind Presentation
04/09/2012 - The Acadia Hospital Open Mind Series is a free community education program designed to stimulate your thinking and empower your spirit. The next presentation is scheduled for Thursday, April 26 beginning at 5 00 pm at The Acadia Hospital. It ...

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Acadia Hospital's Virtual Recovery Community is designed to serve as an online, confidential and interactive resource for people living in recovery from a mental illness or addiction. You can choose to simply read the blogs and discussion boards, or you can sign in and actively participate in the community. Research shows that information and social connections are both very important aspects of recovery, and we hope our Virtual Recovery Community will become a favorite online stop for you.

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Day By Day

Living with a mental illness can be challenging, but the concept of recovery provides hope for a full and productive life. Improved understanding of mental illnesses like depression and anxiety have led to better treatment outcomes. Another key item for people living with a mental illness is knowing they are not alone. Day by Day, written by a person living with depression and anxiety, provides insights and inspiration to anyone wanting to better understand the daily life of a person living with a severe mental illness.

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Life Strengthening Tools

Living a life of recovery can be tough but also very rewarding. Life Strengthening Tools provides helpful articles on a variety of recovery-related topics, from stress management to parenting tips; relationships to relapse warning signs. An Acadia Hospital expert shares valuable information on a monthly basis designed to support you as you progress in your own recovery journey.

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