The Condition of Being Human
Our country’s history has caught up with us and it happened during a troubling and trying time. We are grieving senseless deaths that are the result of oppression and a system of racism during a time when a pandemic is wearing us thin, emotions are high, and exhaustion is taking hold of our mental and […]
Peace Out to Peace In: How to be alone without feeling lonely
Contributed by: Marina Yoshimura *Although I am neither a medical expert nor a scientist, experiencing mental health issues has allowed me to navigate stress and learn much about living life to the fullest. Below are some of my lessons. P.S. If you’re not one to take unsolicited advice, please don’t take my advice below. 🙂 […]
Long Distance Listening
Contributed by MHC StoryKeeper, Jackie Davis While we are all adjusting to a much different day-to-day routine, we at MHC are here for our community to ensure we all get through this #alonetogether. Our community of StoryKeepers is needed, now more than ever. Our ability to Be there for other, Listen without judgement, and Protect […]
Putting Yourself in Another’s Shoes
Contributed by: Steve Johnson As the old saying goes, “do not judge a man until you have walked a mile in his shoes”. Supposedly, this oft-recited piece of wisdom is of Cherokee origin. However, where in the world it comes from is largely immaterial, as its value is universal. The meaning of the phrase is […]
How To Deal With The Stress And Pressure of Gift-Giving
Contributed by: Jane Sandwood Gift-giving is one of the oldest human traditions dating back to the stone age, but why is it that we still feel tremendous stress when buying gifts for our loved ones? The act of giving and receiving gifts is still so prevalent because it’s one of the best ways for us to strengthen personal […]
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, and I definitely never considered myself as a mental health advocate. This program has changed my perspective, the way I move in this world, and […]
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. According to research, adults in debt were three times more likely to have common mental disorders (CMD) than those who don’t. For those already in the thick […]
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 study published in The Open Psychology Journal. In the study, researchers observed personality changes in over 70 people aged 18 to 34, for various months. They […]
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 in CT mental health institutions, Beers achieved recovery and devoted his life to changing the mental health system. His autobiography, A Mind That Found Itself, […]
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 all year – “What Moves You?” – to a whole new level. Michael and friends from his running circles decided to run 55+ miles across Connecticut […]
