We are celebrating Neurodiversity Week this week with a dedicated AMA hosted by Mental Health Advocate @MaineLonghorn and Mental Health Professional @jym626. With HS Seniors going through the process of figuring out if they got into their dream school, the whole process might have taken a toll on their mental health. How do you deal with the application stress? How do you cope with a rejection? As a parent, how do you know when your kid is going through something and needs help? What are some signs to look for? Ask us your questions below and @MaineLonghorn and @jym626 will provide valuable guideline.
@MaineLonghorn is the parent of three adult children, all of whom have been diagnosed with a mental illness (ranging from mild to very severe). Two of her children have graduated from college, while the third had to drop out of school after studying biomedical engineering and applied math. He lives in supported housing in her area. All three of her children have given her permission to share their stories.
She is on the Board of Directors of NAMI Maine and speaks all over the state on mental health issues. She is also an ambassador for the ABLE National Resource Center (ABLE accounts are tax-advantaged savings and investment accounts for individuals with disabilities).
@jym626 is a clinical psychologist with specialty in clinical neuropsychology. She retired after practicing in a large metropolitan area for almost 40 years. In addition to providing direct clinical diagnostic evaluations and psychotherapy, she collaborated with physicians, psychologists, attorneys, educators, therapists and other allied health professionals to evaluate the needs of their clients. Additional consultation services included independent record review/review of psychological, neuropsychological and psychoeducational evaluations, and Workersâ Compensation evaluations and treatment.
She has held several offices in the state psychological association, chaired annual conferences and was appointed to, and served for many years on, three committees of the State Bar. She is a member of several state and national professional organizations. She also served as a longtime consultant to a major managed care company.
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