Let’s Face It: Meet David Haberfeld
A landlord by trade, David has witnessed a wide range of human experiences, including housing instability, addiction, loneliness, and hoarding, some of which he has also encountered within his own […]
Let’s Face It: Meet Mimi Gonzalez
An award-winning social impact strategist, mental health advocate, LinkedIn influencer, and founder of griefsense, Mimi Gonzalez is reshaping how we talk about grief and mental health, especially in the workplace. […]
Reflecting Back: SOGIEcon 2025
By: Jacquilyn Davis, CDP® On March 21, 2025, I walked into the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts at UCONN and took a seat near the front of the stage, […]
Let’s Face It: Mental Health Awareness Isn’t at the Finish Line
By: Bethany Simmonds I hear it all the time: “People can talk about their mental health now.” “Mental health awareness has been achieved.” “We all have mental health problems.” […]
Supporting the Mental Health of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Individuals
Mental health is essential for everyone, but for deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHOH) individuals, the journey toward wellness is often met with additional barriers. While society has made strides toward greater […]
Mental Health Musings: Let’s Face It
WARNING: Some of the contents of this blog entry may be upsetting, as the blog includes information about the troubling phenomena of stigma. Truthfully, I think that any discussion of […]
Let’s Face It Campaign Returns this May to Eliminate Stigma and Enhance Access to Services
This May, Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) will once again launch its impactful Let’s Face It campaign to recognize Mental Health Awareness Month. Now in its fourth year, the campaign aims […]
Mental Health Connecticut Earns Prestigious 2025 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Award
Farmington, Connecticut 03/21/2025 – Mental Health Connecticut is proud to announce that it has earned the prestigious 2025 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award. The award honors organizations with 150 or […]
Mental Health Musings: Understanding Terms – Mental Health
Mental health. Mental illness. Mental disorder. Behavioral health problem. These are among many terms used to refer to mental functioning, and it can be daunting to understand the differences between […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Ways to Get Involved
As Mental Health Awareness Month approaches in May, this is the perfect time to raise funds and hold events supporting Mental Health Connecticut’s programs and initiatives. Fundraising is a powerful […]
