Tag: Resilience

WHAT CAUSES DEPRESSION?

A cursory search of the web and a two-minute consultation with “Doctor Google” will produce lots of answers to the question, “What causes depression?” Before that question can be answered it would seem reasonable to try to define the main topic. That is, what is depression? Unfortunately, the answer will depend on who you ask.… Continue reading WHAT CAUSES DEPRESSION?

STAFFING SHORTAGES vs. STAFFING BURNOUT

Are longer shifts the solution? With nearly every large department in Maine suffering from staffing shortages and poor recruitment numbers, many administrators have either lengthened shifts from 8 to 10 or 12-hours or they are contemplating the increase. While forcing police officers to work a longer shift may resolve minimum staffing requirements in the short-term,… Continue reading STAFFING SHORTAGES vs. STAFFING BURNOUT

Laughter is the Best Medicine

Smiling and laughing are important self-care behaviors that few people make the time for in their busy lives. That’s right, carving out time during the day to purposely laugh and smile are important activities that will improve your resilience. It may be hard to believe but it’s true, laughter is the best medicine. The simple… Continue reading Laughter is the Best Medicine

A Funny Story Involving Pickleball

author – Dr. Hilary Pelletier Born and raised in Maine, Dr. Hilary Pelletier graduated from the University of Maine in Orono with a B.A. in psychology. She then attended and graduated from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in N.Y.C.. Living in Maine again since 1999, her practice is located at 2 Union Street… Continue reading A Funny Story Involving Pickleball