Putting Yourself in Another’s Shoes
Contributed by: Steve Johnson As the old saying goes, “do not judge a man until you have walked a mile in his shoes”. Supposedly, this oft-recited piece of wisdom is […]
Recovery
A Poem contributed by former MHC Board of Directors Chair, Edwin Norse Recovery Recovery is what we do, A daily chore that never ends. A hope we can make all […]
Looking After Your Mental Health in Older Age
Contributed by: Jane Sandwood More than 6 million Americans over the age of 65 suffer from some form of depression. For some individuals this can be debilitating or even life-threatening, […]
How To Deal With The Stress And Pressure of Gift-Giving
Contributed by: Jane Sandwood Gift-giving is one of the oldest human traditions dating back to the stone age, but why is it that we still feel tremendous stress when buying gifts for […]
Mental Health Connecticut Receives High Marks Through Three Year CARF Accreditation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Suzi Craig 860-529-1970, Ext. 205; [email protected] July 16, 2019. West Hartford, CT – Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) has received its triennial accreditation from the Commission […]
The Connection Between Protein and Your Mental Health
Contributed by: Jane Sandwood Nutrition can play an important role in achieving better mental health; a recent study showed that in a group of adults with depression, ⅓ of participants […]
Workplace Strategies for Mental Health
Contributed by: Thomas Granswein Description: Small business owners are vulnerable to mental health problems like stress, depression, and anxiety. As an entrepreneur, how do you deal with them? Learn the […]
#31 Days of Wellness – Day #31
It has been an amazing 31 Days of Wellness for Mental Health Connecticut as we culminate the end of Mental Health Awareness Month. We jam-packed May with an assortment of […]
If You’re Feeling Lonely, You’re Not Alone – Day #30
In 2018, Cigna conducted a survey that revealed loneliness at “epidemic levels” in the U.S. Why is a health insurance company concerned with loneliness? It’s been proven that feelings of […]
Finding the Work-Life Balance That Works For You – Day #29
The term “Work-Life Balance” may be a bit overused these days. What does it mean, and why is it important? Balancing where you put your energy and time can impact […]
