Haze Hendrix Brings Undeniable Calm Amidst Uncertainty – Day #7
Contributed by: Kim Pita While Haze Hendrix came into my life quite unexpectedly last May, he has brought me more laughter and peace than I could have imagined, especially during this time when we have been confined to our homes. On a whim one day, I asked my boyfriend Matt to swing by the Connecticut […]
The Pen is Mightier – Day #6
What better way to spend Mental Health Connecticut’s (MHC’s) Founding Day than to celebrate the power of writing? In 1908, MHC’s founder, Clifford W. Beers published, A Mind That Found Itself, his autobiography sharing the discrimination and cruel conditions he faced during his stay in Connecticut state psychiatric hospitals. His book launched an international discussion […]
Telling Tales: Keith – Day #5
Contributed by: Janet Reynolds, Creator of Mental Health Connecticut’s Write On! program For Keith, joining Write On! was the next logical step in his recovery process. “I was already on a positive trajectory when I discovered Write On!,” he says. “I’d always liked writing and felt I was a good writer.” Before the class, though, […]
Every Picture Tells a Story – Day #4
An Artist Challenge by: Amy Smith, Creator and Coordinator of MHC’s Mending Art program Artists are the story tellers; they document their journey and the world as they see and feel it. On Day #4 of #31DaysofWellness, I challenge you to create a self-portrait and tell your story. You may use drawing materials, paints, collage, […]
Will You Keep My Story? – Day #3
In January of 2020, MHC launched a challenge video featuring our President & CEO, Luis Perez and our Board Chair, Kim Pita. In it, they described what we at MHC call “StoryKeepers.” For those that don’t know where this challenge originated from – let me tell you a story… There is an ancient Mayan tale […]
One Small Step… – Day #2
Contributed by: Suzi Craig, Chief Strategy Officer, Mental Health Connecticut Outside of my work at MHC, I am a certified yoga teacher. Does that mean I’m super zen and chill all the time? Heck no! It’s quite the opposite. Yoga is my shield and sword in the sometimes daily battle against anxiety and depression. I’m […]
Truth Be Told – Day #1
Today, we are excited to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month with our allies from across the world. While we are unable to celebrate as we once planned, we are proud of the work and support of our Sponsors, Donors, Board, Development Committee, Staff, and community at large for your help in reinventing this year’s […]
Grateful for Vendors Who Engage in Our Mission
Lockton Companies is more than our benefits consultant, they have become an integral part of the Mental Health Connecticut family. The relationship began in 2015 when AVP-Unit Manager Brenda Gothers began working with MHC’s Chief Human Resources Officer Jill Currier to develop the most comprehensive employee benefits package, while ensuring the benefits remain affordable and […]
#31 Days of Wellness – Day #31
It has been an amazing 31 Days of Wellness for Mental Health Connecticut as we culminate the end of Mental Health Awareness Month. We jam-packed May with an assortment of fun events and activities, as well as educational social media posts focused on mental health awareness. We kicked off the month with the “Color A […]
If You’re Feeling Lonely, You’re Not Alone – Day #30
In 2018, Cigna conducted a survey that revealed loneliness at “epidemic levels” in the U.S. Why is a health insurance company concerned with loneliness? It’s been proven that feelings of isolation, loneliness, and lack of social connection impact our health and wellbeing. Humans are social animals and while we are continually told to eat right, […]
