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 demand placed on nurses, their own problems can sometimes fall to the wayside. It’s little surprise that one study, conducted on a selection of Australian […]
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 share that Governor-Elect Lamont has asked MHC’s President and CEO Luis Perez to serve the State of Connecticut as Co-Chair of the Human Services Policy […]
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 during a job search can lead to the development of mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depression. It can also trigger symptoms in individuals […]
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 us achieve both a healthy body and a healthy mind. Although suicide rates in Connecticut increased by nearly 20% between 1999 and 2016 according to the […]
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 on 97.9FM ESPN Radio in Hartford invited one of the student cyclists, Taylor LaRese, on the show alongside MHC’s Suzi Craig to talk about the […]
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 health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. If you’re one of the millions of American who enjoys the occasional alcoholic […]
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 of the organization’s annual fundraiser, Art of Wellbeing: A Time To Dance, on Saturday, November 10, 2018, from 6:00-9:30pm, at The Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan […]
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 any one time. Understanding the complexity of a mental illness can be a struggle and varies enormously from individual to individual. Self expression through art is […]
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 Mental Illness. Of those affected by mental health concerns, about 9.8 million individuals have one or more major life activities hindered by their condition. Mental […]
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 attention in order to sustain their well-being. The consequences of poor mental health The number one culprit of poor mental health is stress, which is […]
