Minority Mental Health Month: Why Representation and Person-Centered Care Matter
July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to emphasize the unique mental health challenges faced by minority communities. Established in 2008 in honor of […]
The Rising Tide of Political Violence and How We Move Forward
This past weekend, a shocking act of violence in Minnesota added to the growing list of politically targeted crimes when Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, were killed, […]
Mental Health Musings: Mental Illness Terms
CBS’s 60 Minutes used to conclude each program with random observations from resident curmudgeon Andy Rooney, who often began his remarks with ”Did you ever wonder…?” I always enjoyed his […]
How the CT Collaborative to End Loneliness Is Impacting Lives
Loneliness isn’t just a fleeting feeling; it’s a growing public health crisis. In Connecticut and across the nation, an increasing number of people are reporting feelings of isolation, disconnection, and […]
Let’s Face It: Meet Corey “Pheez” Lee
Corey’s story was recently highlighted by NBC. Watch the powerful feature here. Corey Lee, better known as Pheez, is a hip-hop artist, Navy veteran, father, husband, homeowner, podcast host, and […]
Let’s Face It: Meet Julia DiCola
At 68 years old, Julia DiCola is living proof that it’s never too late to become who you truly are. A proud transgender woman, community advocate, and founder of OurTransLife, […]
Let’s Face It: Meet Evelyn Alejandro
For Evelyn Alejandro, mental health isn’t just a topic, it’s a journey she’s lived. A business owner based in Connecticut, Evelyn has experienced firsthand the ripple effects of silence and […]
Let’s Face It: Meet David Haberfeld
A landlord by trade, David has witnessed a wide range of human experiences, including housing instability, addiction, loneliness, and hoarding, some of which he has also encountered within his own […]
Let’s Face It: Meet Mimi Gonzalez
An award-winning social impact strategist, mental health advocate, LinkedIn influencer, and founder of griefsense, Mimi Gonzalez is reshaping how we talk about grief and mental health, especially in the workplace. […]
Reflecting Back: SOGIEcon 2025
By: Jacquilyn Davis, CDP® On March 21, 2025, I walked into the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts at UCONN and took a seat near the front of the stage, […]
