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Maisie Newbury wrote a new post, #7: May Retreat: 'Just a Kid': Teenagers Thinking Outside the Box 3 years, 8 months ago
Part I:
During this school year, I have had to prioritize and compartmentalize more than I ever have before. Multi-tasking seems a necessary skill for most teenagers, yet it is a department in which I am […]
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Maisie Newbury wrote a new post, March Retreat: Like-Minded Youth Seeking One-of-a-kind Change 3 years, 10 months ago
‘What’s the Story?’ has provided me with an incredibly unique learning experience that not only brought me to the limit of my comfort zone, but pushed me past it. Over the past few months I have had the […]
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Maisie Newbury wrote a new post, Dec Retreat: The Truth, The Whole Truth, And Nothing But the Truth 4 years, 1 month ago
It’s been quite a weekend. We started with learning all about the technical aspects of a good interview, from lighting to positioning to costumes. We talked about portrayal of our interviewee and how to frame a […]
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Maisie Newbury wrote a new post, #9: Strangers to Mental Health Care: Interviewing the Outsiders 4 years, 2 months ago
-Do you know someone who struggles with mental illness?
-How would you define mental health?
-Do you believe that anyone is truly mentally healthy?
-What do you know about our current outpatient care […]
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Maisie Newbury wrote a new post, Nov Retreat: Everyone is a Stakeholder in Mental Health Care 4 years, 2 months ago
I came in this weekend, tired from waking up early to help load up my cross country team’s bus to go to a meat that I couldn’t even attend, stressed from the chemistry test I took on Thursday and nervous to stand […]
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Maisie Newbury wrote a new post, #8: Focusing In: Refining My Viewpoint on Mental Healthcare in VT 4 years, 2 months ago
I want to create something the help better Vermont’s new, evolving mental health care system so that everyone is taken care of, no exceptions. I haven’t thought much about a target audience, honestly. I guess it […]
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Maisie Newbury commented on the post, #6: What's the Endgame for Mental Health Care in VT? 4 years, 2 months ago
Yes, there is a bit cropped off at the bottom of the map I believe it is supposed to say “for those with mental illnesses.” The third most common cause of death among all Americans, I believe, is by stroke. As for […]
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Maisie Newbury wrote a new post, #7: Instructions Not Included 4 years, 2 months ago
(1) Robbie is my extremely happy, dashing, nineteen-year-old brother. But in addition to all of those things, Robbie has severe epileptic autism. My parents had him a little less than four years before I was born […]
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Maisie Newbury commented on the post, #5: If the Shoe Doesn't Fit– Go Barefoot: The Consequences of Living with no Support System 4 years, 3 months ago
Thank you! I do know a few of the people who worked on that documentary and can talk with them. Thanks for sharing, I will definitely use this as inspiration.
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Maisie Newbury commented on the post, #5: If the Shoe Doesn't Fit– Go Barefoot: The Consequences of Living with no Support System 4 years, 3 months ago
It’s hard for me to say at this point. There is so much to be done with this topic and I’m still not one hundred percent sure which path I want to go down. I think that it’s important to look at the far-reaching […]
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Maisie Newbury wrote a new post, #5: If the Shoe Doesn't Fit– Go Barefoot: The Consequences of Living with no Support System 4 years, 3 months ago
Every year, the Vermont Department of Mental Health has a conference that is open to the public. This conference is open to anyone who has lived with a mental health condition, their family, their friends, […]
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Maisie Newbury wrote a new post, #4: The Missing Pieces in Periodicity 4 years, 3 months ago
Why am I doing this? Why am I here? What is the purpose of all this? It’s a simple question, really. At least, it should be. But it seems to be one that everyone struggles with at some I am a cross country […]
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Maisie Newbury commented on the post, #1: The Adventures of Emma and George 4 years, 3 months ago
Hi Dana!
To answer your question, I find myself agreeing with Autism Speaks on more issues. It is a larger organization that Actually Autistic and it definitely has more weight, and while I love an underdog, […]
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Maisie Newbury commented on the post, #3: Food Distribution, Drugs in High Schools, and Transgender Bathrooms 4 years, 3 months ago
Hello again, Ben!
I think that this piece really shows how diverse views on the social issues in our community are. It’s a wonderful representation of three different points of view. Bravo!
Best,
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Maisie Newbury commented on the post, #2: Conceptual Ideas, Insight, and Perspective 4 years, 3 months ago
Hello Ben!
These are three very different, yet incredibly interesting topics. I’m excited to see which one you choose and where it is you take it!
Best,
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Maisie Newbury commented on the post, #1: Card Throwing, Cameras, and What's the Story? 4 years, 3 months ago
Hi Ben!
I’ve never met anyone who knows how to throw cards (well). It’s an interesting talent, and you sound like an interesting, inquisitive person. I look forward to getting to know you!
All the best,
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Maisie Newbury commented on the post, #1: I am the one who pokes 4 years, 3 months ago
Hello Eva!
This is amazing. You sound like you’re right where you should be and you know it. That’s something I aspire to. Thank you!
Best,
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Maisie Newbury commented on the post, #2: Breaking Binary 2.0 4 years, 3 months ago
Hi Eva!
I think it’s so great that you’ve found a social issue and a cause that you’re this passionate about. I watched your film from last year and I’ve got to say– wow. It’s truly incredible. I can’t wait […]
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Maisie Newbury wrote a new post, #3: "Who's Falling Through The Cracks?" 4 years, 3 months ago
I went into these interviews already knowing my own thoughts on the subject of mental illness, and the people I interviewed are both very close to me, yet have completely different and unique insights. […]
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