Mental Health – Caring For The Carers
Contributed by: Jane Sandwood Every day, Connecticut’s 55,000 highly-trained nurses provide the expert care and medical expertise to provide continuity to the injured and chronically ill. However, with the huge […]
Human Services Policy Transition Committee
Last week Governor-Elect Ned Lamont announced that he has created 15 transition committees to provide ideas to his incoming administration on a wide range of policies. We are excited to […]
Strategies for Maintaining Good Mental Health During a Tough Job Search
Contributed by: Jane Sandwood “The average job seeker is rejected by 24 decision-makers before they get the ‘yes.’” according to the LA Times. The frequency and depth of rejection experienced […]
Mental Health Enjoys Technology Boost
Contributed by: Jane Sandwood Despite the media often touting the negative effects technology can have on our mental health, research suggests that technology can, in fact, be utilized to help […]
ESPN Radio Interviews UConn Coast to Coast for Mental Health Connecticut
Last summer, 8 UConnn medical and dental students bicycled 3,500 miles across the US as part of our #Be1of110 fundraiser for Mental Health Connecticut’s 110th anniversary. The Rob Dibble Show […]
Why You Should Try Going Sober (For a Month)
Contributed by: Matthew Boyle The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified […]
Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman and ConnectiCare President Eric Galvin to Serve as Honorary Co-Chairs for Mental Health Connecticut’s 2018 “Art of Wellbeing” Annual Fundraiser
Mental Health Connecticut (MHC), now in its 110th year as a private non-profit, has announced that Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman and ConnectiCare President, Eric Galvin will serve as honorary co-chairs […]
Harness The Inner Artist To Help Heal The Mind
Contributed by: Jane Sandwood Learn to shout with art: it can help free you from the turmoil inside your mind. One in six U.S. adults lives with a mental illness (44.7 million in 2016) at […]
The Negative Effect of Anxiety and Stress on Your Hair
Contributed by: Jane Sandwood Around 1 in every 5 American adults (equating to 43.8 million) experience a serious mental health issue in any given year, according to the National Alliance on […]
How Your Mental Health Affects Your Physical Health
Contributed by: Trevor McDonald The quality of your mental health is directly correlated to the state of your physical one. It is imperative that both are given equal care and […]
