Day #5: Humor
by: Melanie Kucko, Sean Smedley, and Scott Brabant We often associate laughter with humor. Did you know that there are both mental and physical health benefits associated with each? After […]
Day #4: Crisis and Hotlines
by: Suzi Craig By July 2022, 9-8-8 will become the new national three-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline which is currently 1-800-273-8255. According to CT’s Department of Mental […]
Day #3: Stress Reduction
by: Dr. Brandon Nappi, Founder, Copper Beech Institute Stress is what led me to mindfulness practice. I was living from one deadline to the next—just trying to get through. I […]
Day #2: Storytelling
Why Writing: 3 Steps You Can Take To Incorporate Writing in Your Life by: Janet Reynolds There are lots of reasons to write but the Southern author Flannery O’Connor sums […]
Day #1: Self-Care Practices
What was something that made you feel good today? by: Brayden Ransom This year has been especially challenging. Many of us feel that we’ve taken on the emotional load for […]
Join MHC for #31DaysofWellness: Mental Health Awareness Month 2021
During Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) invites Connecticut residents, businesses, and communities to invest in preventative measures that increase resiliency and wellness. We are bringing […]
Epilogue – Day #31
Today marks the final day of Mental Health Awareness Month. We at Mental Health Connecticut would like to thank you for being a part of #31DaysofWellness, helping us exceed our […]
April Showers Bring May Flowers: Water a Flower Day – Day #30
Contributed by Lori Mossberg, MHC’s GROW Coordinator Mental Health Connecticut’s GROW program is a relatively new therapeutic addition within the umbrella of services provided by MHC. Serving its participants, the […]
Loretta’s Mediterranean Foodie Blog – Day #29
Contributed by: Loretta Ann Stevens, MHC Board of Directors Mental health and physical wellness are two sides of the same coin, so eating a healthy diet to help have a […]
All Together Now: Virtual Hugs and #31DaysOfWellness in Review – Day #28
Contributed by Suzi Craig, Chief Strategy Officer Being around others is good for your health. In 2018, Cigna released the findings of a research report surveyed more than 20,000 adults […]
