If you're anything like me, August is when you find yourself repeating to all of your friends and colleagues, "Wow, this summer really flew by!" As we bid farewell to the long-anticipated, hot summer days, we may also feel a glimmer of hope for routine and normalcy....
MyT Reflections

The Healing Power of Community
A Journey to Resilience When we talk about healing and becoming strong again, being part of a community is very important. A community is a group of people who support each other, and this can be really helpful for those who are trying to get better from tough times...
Building Strong Futures: Resilience and Positive Childhood Experiences
In our continuous journey to understand and support recovery, the significance of resilience and Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) emerges as a cornerstone for nurturing well-rounded, healthy individuals. It’s crucial to recognize the diverse roles that all...
Engaging in Mental Health Awareness Month
As we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, I’d like to introduce the beautiful Japanese art of Kintsugi (kin-su-gi) as a powerful metaphor for understanding and addressing mental health. Kintsugi, which translates to "golden joinery," involves mending broken pottery...
“Make sure the young people in your Maine community know they matter” – Portland Press Herald
MyT's executive director penned an important commentary on the impact of youth mattering and strategies to cultivate it, which was published in the Portland Press Herald. Read the article here, or contact us for a PDF version.