Exploring Workplace Mental Health: Jackie Davis on “Disrupt HR”
In today’s fast-paced world, the importance of workplace mental health has gained significant recognition. More and more organizations are realizing that fostering a mentally healthy work environment is not just an ethical obligation but also a key driver of productivity, job satisfaction, and overall success. Recently, Jackie Davis, the Director of Workplace Mental Health & […]
A Message from the CEO: Uniting Against Violence
My heart goes out to the friends and family of the 1,200 people lost and 2,700 wounded during the Hamas’s attacks. As I learn more about the attacks, I am shaken by the violences committed by one human to another. As part of the MHC community, I know you share our vision of a future where […]
World Mental Health Day 2023
In the wake of the attack on Israel by Hamas militants, our hearts go out to those impacted, including the individuals and communities who lost loved ones and the global community that is grappling with the violence’s committed on Saturday and the recent declaration of the Israel-Hamas War. At MHC, we strive to create environments […]
Register now to participate in MHC’s Art of Wellbeing Offerings At Hartford ArtSpace Gallery
Mental Health Connecticut’s Art of Wellbeing Program Proudly presents: Connecting with Oneself and Art Through Community. Using the form below, you can register to attend the upcoming free workshops being held at the gallery. To attend more than one workshop, simply fill out the form a second time and select the desired workshop from the […]
Join Us in Raising Awareness: Press Conference on Suicide Prevention and the 988 Lifeline
MHC’s President and CEO, Luis B. Perez, LCSW, is set to join Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, United Way Connecticut’s President and CEO Lisa Tepper-Bates, and NAMI Connecticut’s Thomas Burr for a press conference on Monday, September 25th. The event will recognize September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and bring awareness to the National Suicide and Crisis […]
Meet the Artist: Pheez
In 2019, a man by the name of Kenny Mercer called MHC to discuss the possibility of hosting a fundraiser. Kenny’s close friend, Alex Jamison had recently died by suicide and Kenny had since wanted to host a fundraiser to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention. He did his research to find a […]
Response to Maui Wildfires #MauiStrong
Mental Health Connecticut is greatly devastated to see the loss that has been caused by the Maui wildfire in the town of Lahaina. MHC sends condolences to Mental Health America of Hawaii, our colleague and fellow affiliate of Mental Health America. As of Thursday evening, many lives have perished, and countless homes have been burned […]
Examples of Individuals and Families Experiencing Parity Issues Needed
Experiencing Parity Issues? Mental Health America’s national office is asking affiliates to share stories of lived experience with difficulties accessing mental health services within a private health insurance plan that we may include in the promotion of the upcoming parity rule. These examples could include the inability to find an in-network provider, prior authorization decisions […]
Response to The Attack on State Representative Maryam Khan
The attack on state Representative Maryam Khan and her family while they participated in an Eid-al-Adha prayer service at the XL Center in Hartford is a blatant display of hatred and violence. Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) condemns the physical and emotional harm caused to Rep. Khan and her family on what should have been a […]
Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) Receives Support from Macy’s to Bring Enormous “LOVE” Mural to Parkville Market during Pride Month
*Disclaimer: the following contains mention of physical injury and domestic violence* Join us at Parkville Market on The Patio at 4 PM as we unveil “The LOVE Mural” and stay for the Out & About Market inside Parkville Market on the second floor from 5-10PM. Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) is using funding from Macy’s and […]
