Winter Wellness Toolkit
Looking for ways to stay grounded, cozy, and connected this season? Our Winter Wellness Toolkit is filled with information, activities, resources, and inspiration to support your mental health. A big thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union, whose generosity helps provide this resource to our community. To celebrate the launch, we […]
Sexual Assault & Human Trafficking: A Crisis We Cannot Ignore
Content Warning: This post includes discussion of sexual assault, human trafficking, and trauma, which may be triggering for some readers. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, you are not alone, and support is available. Please consider reviewing the resource list at the end of this post or reaching out to a […]
MHC’s Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report
FY25 Annual Report | Donate We’re excited to share that our Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report is now available, and it is filled with stories of progress we made possible together. This past year demanded courage and creativity, and our community delivered. From expanding trauma-informed programming to advocating for policy change, including the passage of […]
The Human Cost of the Government Shutdown
As the federal government shutdown continues, millions of families across the United States are facing uncertainty about how they will feed themselves and their children. One of the most urgent consequences is the disruption of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a lifeline for more than 42 million Americans, including, according to CT Public, 360,000 […]
‘Tis the Season for Managing Holiday Stress
The holiday season can be a joyful time as we gather with family and friends, and it also offers a chance to rest and focus on our well-being. However, for many, it also brings stress, grief, pressure, financial strain, and the emotional weight of expectations, both ours and others’. Whether you love this season or […]
Mental Health Musings: Spreading Stigma For Fun & Profit
CONTENT WARNING: Once again, I will be discussing the troubling topic of stigma. Halloween is on its way. And with it comes the pumpkin lattes, the scary costumes, the corn mazes, the annual extortion of sweets called Trick-or-Treating—and the spreading of harmful and inaccurate stereotypes of mental health conditions and treatments. The characters needed for […]
Debunking Myths About Mental Health: Separating Facts from Fiction
Misinformation spreads rapidly, with frightening-sounding “facts” discouraging people from seeking the mental health care they need. Many of these so-called facts are outdated, exaggerated, or simply myths. By addressing them, we can reduce stigma and foster open conversations about mental health and overall well-being. Myth 1: “Mental Illness is uncommon.” The truth is, mental health […]
Concerns Around Using AI for Mental Health Support
Although AI platforms such as Claude, Gemini, Copilot, Meta A.I., and ChatGPT have only emerged within the last five to ten years, they now reach millions of people. ChatGPT alone engages more than 700 million users each week. As society continues exploring the capabilities and applications of AI, a growing number of individuals are turning […]
Mental Health Connecticut Wins 2025 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards for Appreciation, Employee Well-Being, and Professional Development
Hartford, CT — Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) is proud to announce that it has been named a 2025 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award winner by Energage, a purpose-driven organization that helps companies build and brand Top Workplaces. The Top Workplaces program has a 17-year history of recognizing organizations that prioritize people-first cultures, with winners selected […]
MHC’s Statement on the Impact of Continued Violence
At Mental Health Connecticut (MHC), we are deeply saddened by the ongoing violence that continues to claim lives and devastate communities across our nation. Most recently, our hearts are with the victims, families, and community impacted by the tragic shooting in Michigan. We extend our compassion to all who are navigating unimaginable loss. Gun violence […]
