Let’s Face It: Meet Rob Santos
Growing up, Rob knew something felt off but didn’t have the language to describe it or ask for help. When he was just seven years old, teachers told him he […]
Let’s Face It: Meet Bliss Kern
“As a clinician and friend, my biggest strength and liability are the same: I don’t really know how to be inauthentic.” From an early age, Bliss understood that per experience […]
Let’s Face It: Meet Kai Belton
Kai Belton is a mother, grandmother, social worker, woman of faith, and the State Representative for Middletown’s 100th District. Throughout her career, she has worked in spaces where support is […]
Let’s Face It: Meet Aaron Hawkins
Aaron Hawkins is a veteran, musician, proud father, Certified Peer Specialist with the Veterans Health Administration, certified yoga instructor, and a dedicated human rights and environmental advocate. He is also […]
Mental Health Musings: “Whom the Gods would destroy, they first make mad.”
The exact origin of this quotation is uncertain. Most authorities are clear that it reflects sentiments expressed in Ancient Greece, although the original source is a matter of dispute. There […]
Stress in a Complex World: Understanding and Managing Uncertainty
April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to pause and reflect on how stress appears in our lives and how we can handle it more effectively. While stress has always […]
MHC’s Response to the Supreme Court Ruling on Conversion Therapy
On March 31, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Colorado law that prohibited conversion therapy for minors. As a result, licensed therapists in that state may now legally use […]
Honoring Mental Health History & Increasing Awareness of Bipolar Disorder
Every year on March 30, the global mental health community observes World Bipolar Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness, reducing stigma, and fostering understanding of bipolar disorder. The date […]
The Impacts of War on Mental Health
War and armed conflict affect far more than the regions where violence occurs. While the mental health impacts on people living in conflict zones are profound, war can also affect […]
Reverend Jesse Jackson (1941–2026)
Reverend Jesse Jackson passed away on February 17 at age 84. Similar to Mental Health Connecticut’s founder Clifford Beers, who transformed his lived experience of injustice into a movement for […]
