Mental Health Musings: Retired, But Not Done
I am retired. And I love retirement. I love lingering over breakfast in the morning and taking on the daily challenge of the New York Times Wordle and Connections games. I love having the time to travel, to read, and to stuff myself with buttery popcorn at the movies on Discount Tuesdays. I love the […]
A Call to Action: Addressing Connecticut’s Behavioral Health Parity Crisis
Recent national events have illuminated frustrations and systemic issues within our healthcare system, including disparities in insurance coverage that make access difficult. These challenges are particularly significant in Connecticut, especially regarding behavioral health services. Thousands throughout our state are denied access to services due to insufficient coverage and poor enforcement of parity laws, so it […]
In Memory of Cheri Bragg Acker
Cheri Bragg Acker, BA, MSW, was a kindhearted person, a mother, daughter, spouse, neighbor, friend, dedicated advocate, and an activist for lived expertise support options. If you were to ask her, she’d say she was a “soul yearning to dance wildly, breathing deeply, ‘neath the Moon and Stars, unfettered,” as she states on her Facebook […]
Embrace Wellness This Winter with Mental Health Connecticut’s Winter Wellness Toolkit
Download Our Winter Wellness Toolkit The winter season can bring warmth, celebration, and reflection, but it can pose unique challenges for many. Shorter days, colder temperatures, and the hustle and bustle of the holidays can impact our mental health and well-being. With this in mind, Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) has created the Winter Wellness Toolkit […]
Celebrating Progress: Announcing Mental Health Connecticut’s 2024 Annual Report
Read our Annual Report | Donate to Winter Wellness At Mental Health Connecticut, we’ve spent over a century building hope, connection, and access to care for individuals with mental health conditions. We are proud to announce the release of our 2024 Annual Report, a reflection on the strides we’ve made this year in championing mental […]
Mental Health Myths vs. Facts
Even though mental health awareness has increased in recent decades, many myths and misconceptions still exist. Speaking out and raising awareness about these misunderstandings can help reduce stigma, encourage open conversations, and prompt people to seek help. By promoting an accurate understanding of mental health conditions, we all contribute to fostering a more empathetic society […]
Election Season at Work: Protect Your Mental Health
Election season can be a divisive time for families, friends, co-workers, and especially communities that frequent the comment section of social media posts. With early voting being a new option for Connecticut voters, the “I Voted” comments are kicking off political conversations in a variety of environments, including the workplace. This year has many important […]
What’s Mental Health Concierge?
For individuals with or without insurance, securing timely and suitable mental health services can be a daunting process. Many can become overwhelmed by the process, from difficulty finding the appropriate resources to sorting through various mental health professionals to find the right one to meet their needs. Some individuals may live in one of the […]
Make Your Voice Heard by Voting
At Mental Health Connecticut, we believe individual advocacy is the foundation of collective progress. Voting is a crucial way to advocate for the issues that matter most to us—like mental health. Participation in our democracy goes beyond selecting leaders; it’s about advocating for policies that foster the well-being of ourselves and our communities. Election Day […]
MHC Legislative Accomplishments
This legislation requires health carriers to report on their processes for assessing mental health and substance use disorder benefits compared to medical and surgical benefits. It also mandates that non quantitative treatment limitations on mental health and substance use disorder benefits must be comparable to those on medical and surgical benefits. Additionally, it prohibits individual […]
