Write On! – Lauren’s story
Contributed by: Lauren, mental health advocate and participant of MHC’s Write On! program, class of 2018 Before participating in the Write On! program, I never considered myself as a writer, […]
A Practical Approach To Debt Caused By Mental Health Conditions
Contributed by: Jane Sandwood While debt is sometimes necessary, it can place a tremendous amount of pressure on an individual, especially those who already have a struggle with mental health. […]
Do Narcissism and Social Media Feed Off Each Other?
Contributed by: Jane Sandwood The excessive use of social media – in particular, going overboard with selfie posting – is associated with a 25% increase in narcissism, according to a […]
Mental Health Connecticut’s #Be1of110 Campaign: Celebrating 110 Years
Our History On May 6, 1908, Clifford W. Beers founded Mental Health Connecticut (MHC), then known as the Connecticut Society for Mental Hygiene. After years of cruel and inhumane treatment […]
Who Says Running and Being Healthy Can’t Be a Team Sport?
This past weekend, Michael Lo Presti, creator and organizer of the CT Trailmixers (among other things), hosted a fundraiser for Mental Health Connecticut that took the question we’ve been asking […]
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 […]
