Mental Health Musings: Stigma
CONTENT ALERT: Once again, I will be discussing stigma. Within this discussion, I will be including descriptions of individual encounters with stigma, ones that could be reminiscent of experiences in […]
An Alarming Trend: Cuts to Mental Health Services and Funding in Schools and Universities
Across the country, a concerning trend is emerging: mental health services in schools and colleges are being cut at a time when demand has never been higher. Earlier this year, […]
Mental Health Connecticut Wins Top Workplaces Nonprofit Industry Award, A National Recognition
Farmington, Connecticut, August 8, 2025 – Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) has been named a 2025 Top Workplaces Nonprofit Industry Award winner by Energage, a purpose-driven organization that helps companies build […]
Mental Health Connecticut Selected as Provider by DMHAS for New “HERO” Program to Address Homelessness and Opioid Recovery
Farmington, CT – August 5, 2025 – Mental Health Connecticut (MHC), a statewide nonprofit founded in 1908, is proud to announce the launch of a transformative new initiative the Housing […]
Microdose Your Calm: A Sanity Guide for the Daily Grind
By June Lawrence There’s a quiet epidemic threading through the rhythm of your daily life. It rides shotgun on your morning commute, lingers in the blue haze of late-night screens, […]
Recap of Dopamine Hacks for the Burnt Out Brain
If you’ve been feeling stuck, scattered, or just plain exhausted, you’re not alone, and you’re not lazy. On July 23, 2025, Mental Health Connecticut hosted a powerful Virtual Lunch & […]
Minority Mental Health Month: Why Representation and Person-Centered Care Matter
July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to emphasize the unique mental health challenges faced by minority communities. Established in 2008 in honor of […]
The Rising Tide of Political Violence and How We Move Forward
This past weekend, a shocking act of violence in Minnesota added to the growing list of politically targeted crimes when Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, were killed, […]
Mental Health Musings: Mental Illness Terms
CBS’s 60 Minutes used to conclude each program with random observations from resident curmudgeon Andy Rooney, who often began his remarks with ”Did you ever wonder…?” I always enjoyed his […]
How the CT Collaborative to End Loneliness Is Impacting Lives
Loneliness isn’t just a fleeting feeling; it’s a growing public health crisis. In Connecticut and across the nation, an increasing number of people are reporting feelings of isolation, disconnection, and […]
