‘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 Many of these so-called facts are outdated, exaggerated, or simply myths.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 […]
Hartford Courant Names Mental Health Connecticut A Winner Of Top Workplaces 2025 Award
Farmington, Connecticut, September 15, 2025 – Mental Health Connecticut has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2025 honor by The Hartford Top Workplaces 2025. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees […]
MHC’s Statement on the Recent Utah Shooting
Consistent with MHC’s vision of a future where well-being is rooted in respect for the condition of being human, political violence of any kind, whether directed at public figures, their families, or individuals, threatens our collective sense of safety and well-being. We are deeply saddened by the ongoing political violence and shooting of Charlie Kirk […]
The 2025 Cross-Connecticut Run for Mental Health
This past weekend, runners, volunteers, and community members came together to accomplish something extraordinary: the 2025 Cross-Connecticut Run for Mental Health. Step by step, mile by mile, participants carried not only the mission of Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) across our state but also a message of hope, resilience, and solidarity. The route of the Cross-Connecticut […]
Here Are Some Uncommon Paths to a Healthier Mind
By June Lawrence Improving mental health is rarely about one perfect solution. It’s about finding practices that fit your life, spark curiosity, and actually feel good enough to keep doing. Too often, self-care advice leans on the same predictable suggestions, leaving out creative or lesser-known strategies that can make a real difference. By broadening your […]
