Contributed by Julie Morris www.JulieMorris.org Photo via Pixabay It’s no secret that pets have the ability to make you smile, even when you are having a bad day at work, or things are not right in your personal life. However, the advantages of having a pet can go far beyond that. Pets can play a… Read more »

Contributed by Julie Morris www.JulieMorris.org [Image via Pixabay] Many people today find that they need some help in dealing with mental health issues, but unfortunately, there still tends to be a stigma surrounding the topic that holds many people back from getting the care they need. Those who are struggling may need assistance in coping… Read more »

Last week, President Obama signed the 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 34) into law, signaling the most comprehensive mental health reform in more than fifty years. This was only possible because of your continued advocacy efforts – the Members of Congress even said so. In July, you ensured that the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis… Read more »

December 7, 2016. Hartford, CT – Today, the Senate approved passage of the “21st Century Cures Act,” a bill that includes bipartisan mental health reform for research, treatment, and emergency funding to fight the nation’s opioid epidemic. Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) joins President Obama, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy from Connecticut, and many other mental health… Read more »

Last week, the House overwhelmingly passed the “21st Century Cures Act,” a bill in Congress that includes bipartisan mental health reform, could help those who suffer from addiction and other debilitating diseases, find a cure for Alzheimer’s, end cancer as we know it, and much more. Mental Health Connecticut joins President Obama, Senator Chris Murphy,… Read more »