Mental Health Connecticut’s Independence Center Brings 100+ Artists from Across Connecticut for “Mending Art” Exhibit
Mental Health Connecticut’s Independence Center invites members of the community and arts enthusiasts to attend a free opening reception of the “Mending Art” Exhibit to be held Thursday, October 12th from 2:00 – 7:00 p.m., at Hartford ArtSpace, kicking off a month-long art exhibit. Refreshments, live music, and a real-time creation of an illustration celebrating […]
12 Ways To Rewire Your Brain During Vacation
Contributed by: Luke Carter, Mental Health Writer, Nootrina.com When the going gets tough, even the toughest need to pause everything and just take a break. As cliché as it may sound, everyone really does need a vacation every now and then because life is never easy, and the mountain is always piling up. A lot […]
Great Exercises for Boosting Mental Wellness
Contributed by: Jane Sandwood Your body and your mind are closely linked, and finding harmony between the two is essential to one’s overall wellbeing and personal fitness. We all know the many benefits of exercising and can oftentimes see and feel the results on our bodies. Yet, research by Connecticut’s public health commission determined that only half of adults […]
Mind Over Matter: How to Understand Your Emotional Health
Contributed by Todd Griffin, TG Psychology Do you recognize the difference between emotional and physical health? Do you know where you stand when it comes to your personal mental health? Hardly ever considered as important as physical health, most of the people have trouble getting in touch with their emotions and feelings. Emotionally healthy people […]
How to Conquer the Mental Side of Weight Loss
Contributed by: Jane Sandwood Losing weight is a challenge that nearly millions of people all over the world struggle with. Without a healthy mind set, losing weight may leave a negative impact on your mental health. With nearly 70% of Americans being overweight or obese, 77% of Americans are attempting to try and lose weight. […]
How Isolation Impacts Mental Health
Contributed by: Jane Sandwood When did you last say hello to your neighbor? Each day, thousands of Connecticut residents suffer from social isolation. Whether it’s a lonely high school student, a stay-at-home mother, or a senior in a care facility, isolation from others negatively affects individuals of any age or background. But humans are social […]
How Exercise can Improve Mental Health
Contributed by: Jane Sandwood For much of my 20’s I fell into a self-destructive cycle of depression mixed with seclusion, isolation, and poor eating habits. Those habits were cyclic because they led to poor health, weight gain and which made me feel even worse about myself. Admitting depression is still not easy because while awareness […]
How Poor Sleep Can Affect Your Mental Health
Sometimes in life, you might find yourself under a lot of pressure. Too much pressure that will keep you awake during the night. I was in such a situation when I lost my job. I barely slept. All I kept thinking was how to survive. My predicament affected both my physical and mental health until […]
The Pros and Cons of Pet Ownership for those With Mental Illness
Contributed by Julie Morris www.JulieMorris.org Photo via Pixabay It’s no secret that pets have the ability to make you smile, even when you are having a bad day at work, or things are not right in your personal life. However, the advantages of having a pet can go far beyond that. Pets can play a […]
Embracing Mental Health Wellness: Tips For Reducing Stress While Caring For Both Mind And Body
Contributed by Julie Morris www.JulieMorris.org [Image via Pixabay] Many people today find that they need some help in dealing with mental health issues, but unfortunately, there still tends to be a stigma surrounding the topic that holds many people back from getting the care they need. Those who are struggling may need assistance in coping […]
