Essential Spotlight Passionate About Nutrition?


Earn Your M.S. in Applied Nutrition Online with the University of New England


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he University of New Eng- land, based in Portland and Biddeford, offers a 100% online Master of Science in Applied Nu- trition (MSAN). The program was designed with busy working pro- fessionals in mind and offers the


opportunity to complete your 36-credit hour master’s degree in as quickly as two years while you continue working.


The demand for knowledgeable nutrition professionals has grown rapidly in recent years as global health trends reveal undisputed links between diet and health. Earning your MSAN prepares you to help individuals, communities and organizations with interpreting, communicating, and applying complex nutritional concepts.


With UNE’s optional focus areas, you will lay the foundation for your future career. Choose between one of the following optional focuses or customize your course plan to suit your interests:


Nutrition and Disease Prevention This focus prepares students interested in disease prevention with an emphasis on evidence-based clinical practice. Career Possibilities:


Students selecting this track might be interested in a career in nutri- tion education, nutrition leadership, workplace wellness manage- ment, clinical practice, or research.


Obesity and Health Promotion This focus prepares students interested in obesity and the associated cultural, environmental, psychosocial, physical, and economic fac- tors with the knowledge to work on alleviating the impact of obesity in communities and individuals. Career Possibilities: Students choosing thistrack might be interested in a career in research, nutri- tion education, and community programs related to obesity.


Business, Social Media, & Entrepreneurship This focus prepares students interested in the business of nutrition and entrepreneurship with social media and marketing skills. Career Possibilities: Students selecting this track might be interested in a career in nutrition related online and retail business, non-profits, and new business ventures.


UNE offers three start dates a year. Start the journey to- day. Download your free brochure at: http://go.une.edu/ nutrition?src=email&detail=EL or call (855) 751-4447 for more information. See ad on page 19.


A Mental Health Resource Connection for Families in Maine S


arah was concerned about her adult son. He had been diagnosed with schizophrenia and was hospitalized. After he was released from the hospital,


he began treatment in his community, returned to work and seemed to be coping. But Sarah had two sets of concerns: What should she do if another crisis occurred and how could she cope with the realities of an adult child living with mental illness? Her world had changed suddenly and inexplicably, and she needed guidance and support.


Sarah called Family Hope looking for answers and help. She joined the family centered Family Navigator Support Program and met with a licensed mental health professional who helped her work through her challenges. She gained a greater understanding of the services available to her son, learned how to identify the signs that her son may be heading for another crisis, and what to do if that happened. She was referred to a therapist who helped her work on her own feelings and learn to better handle the changes to her and her family’s life that mental illness had brought.


“I felt for the first time that I was no longer alone, trying to juggle all of my own feelings, while staying strong for my son and other family members. I feel better able to connect with services for my son and am learning to cope better with my daily life. I thought I was drowning until I reached out to Family Hope. They understood what my family was going through and they knew how to support me through this.”


Every day, many families like Sarah's face an overwhelming chal- lenge when someone they love develops a mental health issue. Ev- ery year, one in five people in Maine lives with a diagnosable men- tal illness, and the impact on their families can be overwhelming.


Established in 2012, Family Hope was founded by Donna Betts as a passionate response to her own family’s struggles; she quickly discovered she was not alone in facing the hurdles and barriers of working with disconnected mental health resources in Maine.


Family Hope is dedicated to educating, providing encouragement, and identifying resources to aid family members and friends help someone they care about who is living with mental illness. They are supported entirely by private donations. For more information visit www.familyhopeme.org or call (207) 396 4313.


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