Recognizing Burnout
Stress is a normal part of life. Demanding projects at work, upcoming exams, packed schedules, and major deadlines can all create periods of pressure. In moderation, stress can motivate us to focus and respond to challenges. But when that pressure becomes constant, and there is little opportunity to recover, it can take a serious toll […]
Mental Health Musings: A Prevention Parable
A small group of friends and neighbors are enjoying a communal picnic along a river. Barbecue grills are ablaze, picnic tables set, and conversation flowing when one member of the group sees a child floating downstream in the rapid river. Immediately, one of the party jumps into the river and rescues the child. No sooner […]
Mental Health Connecticut Named a 2026 Hartford Top Workplace
Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) is proud to announce that it has been named a 2026 Hartford Top Workplace by the Hartford Courant, recognizing the organization’s commitment to fostering a positive, supportive, and engaging workplace culture. MHC is one of just 15 organizations with 150–499 employees in Greater Hartford to receive this distinction in 2026. The Top Workplaces awards […]
Protecting Caregiver Mental Health
Every day, millions of people provide care for someone they love. They may be helping an aging parent remain independent, supporting a family member with a disability, caring for someone with a chronic or serious illness, or navigating a loved one’s complex medical and emotional needs. Caregiving can bring connection, purpose, and meaning. But it […]
Mental Health Musings: Film Therapists
As my previous blog entry discussed concerns about depictions of therapists in the New York City Fringe Festival, it seemed sensible to follow that up with a similar consideration of depictions of therapists in commercial films. In fact, this is probably a more important focus given that films reach far more people than Fringe Festival […]
Suicide Prevention Month: Awareness, Hope, and Action
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and deepen understanding. It is also an opportunity to center a message that can be lost in discussions of suicide: there is hope, help is available, and recovery is possible. Suicide affects individuals, families, workplaces, schools, and communities nationwide. According to the Centers for Disease […]
Youth Mental Health & Access to Care
As summer draws to a close and students prepare to return to school, many families are focused on buying supplies, adjusting schedules, and getting ready for the new academic year. But alongside these routines, it’s important to recognize another essential back-to-school priority: mental health. Across the country, children, teens, and young adults continue to face […]
Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Month: Advancing Equity and Culturally Responsive Care
Every July, we recognize Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Month, a time to raise awareness of the unique mental health experiences of Black, Indigenous, Latino, Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities, and other historically marginalized communities. Established in honor of author, educator, and mental health advocate Bebe Moore Campbell, this observance reminds […]
Mental Health Musings – Fringe Therapy
My spouse and I had the good fortune to attend a portion of the New York City Fringe Festival in April of this year. We enjoyed many plays, ten in five days, as well as a plethora of authentic New York bagels. The plays were of varying quality, as one might expect from a Fringe […]
Pride Month: Why Affirming Care, Access, and Belonging Matter
June is Pride Month, a time to honor the diversity, resilience, and contributions of LGBTQ+ communities. It also highlights the significance of mental health and how affirming care, equal access to support, and a feeling of belonging are vital in helping individuals flourish. For many LGBTQ+ individuals, experiences such as discrimination, rejection, bullying, or exclusion […]
