MHC’s Statement on the Minneapolis Shooting
Upon hearing of the tragic mass shooting yesterday at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, our hearts are with the two young children whose lives were taken, the 20 others injured, and the survivors, friends, families, and community members now facing unimaginable loss and grief. The immediate victims sit at the center of this tragedy, but […]
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 some readers’ own lives and that, therefore, might trigger strong emotions and/or unwanted memories. I have written about stigma in my previous blog, of course. […]
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, the U.S. Department of Education suddenly withdrew $1 billion in federally funded mental health grants established under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act to place counselors […]
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 and brand people-first workplace cultures. This national recognition celebrates MHC as a leading employer in the nonprofit sector. This is MHC’s third Top Workplaces award […]
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 Empowering Recovery Opportunities (HERO) program. This innovative program aims to bridge the gap between housing instability and recovery by supporting individuals who are experiencing or […]
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, and hides behind your polite “I’m fine” replies. It’s stress—ordinary, unglamorous, but endlessly persistent. We’re not talking about dramatic breakdowns or Hollywood-style meltdowns, but the […]
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 & Learn session with certified ADHD Coach Robyn Greenspan, MS, who helped us unpack how burnout can deplete dopamine, our brain’s motivation and reward chemical. In […]
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 mental health advocate Bebe Moore Campbell, this national observance promotes a more person-centered approach to mental health care, one that acknowledges the intersection of culture, […]
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, and Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman, were shot. Luis B. Pérez, LCSW, President & CEO of Mental Health Connecticut, reached out to […]
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 recitations (yes, I am dating myself again), and, although I know I cannot match his wit or gravitas, I thought I would nevertheless steal the […]
